Megyn Kelly criticizes US women’s soccer team for ‘shameful’ anthem conduct.
Megyn Kelly Slams U.S. Women’s Soccer Team for Disrespecting National Anthem
Megyn Kelly, host of SiriusXM’s The Megyn Kelly Show, didn’t hold back in criticizing the behavior displayed by many of the U.S. women’s soccer team during the national anthem at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
“I really do believe their version of what a feminist is, what it means to be an empowered woman, at least as an American woman, means you need to hate your country,” Kelly passionately expressed. “It means to go out on the national stage and embarrass yourself and your country by not singing the national anthem.”
During the national anthem, several players from the U.S. women’s team stood stone-faced without placing their hands over their hearts, which Kelly found deeply troubling.
“And for several of them, not even holding their hands over their hearts when the national anthem played. That was a bridge too far,” Kelly continued. “They couldn’t be bothered to actually place their hand on their heart as the national anthem played, as they stood out there representing you and me and the country and our military and people who have given their lives for the country that they represent.”
Conservative commentator Emily Jashinsky joined Kelly in criticizing the team’s behavior, stating that it reflects a larger cultural issue.
“It has come from [Megan] Rapinoe, and it’s not just the culture of the team,” Jashinsky explained. “It’s a culture of the team that’s reflecting the culture of younger Americans, and it’s really disrespectful to people who put their lives on the line for the country. I think: Why are you even playing on the team? Like it gets to this incoherence.”
Jashinsky further questioned the players’ motives, suggesting that they desire the benefits that come with being part of the team but don’t truly want to represent their country.
“They want the money, they want the power, or the acclaim that comes with being a part of the team, but they actually don’t want to represent the country,” Jashinsky added. “Like to me, that doesn’t make any sense whatsoever. Don’t go on the team if you’re ashamed and embarrassed of the country.”
Kelly agreed with Jashinsky, emphasizing that the players missed an incredible opportunity to proudly represent the United States in World Cup soccer.
“It was too much of an effort, you see, to place their hand over their heart or, God forbid, sing,” Kelly expressed. ”And by the way, Megan Rapinoe, too. She’s on the team. She announced her retirement. … She said she’ll never stand again for the national anthem. This [team behavior] is clearly, I think, as a result of her influence, and it’s disgusting.”
The U.S. women’s team emerged victorious with a 3-0 win against Vietnam on Friday and is set to face the Netherlands on Wednesday.
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