“Represent the Best of What America Stands For”: President Joe Biden Heaped Praise on Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird’s for Their Groundbreaking Work

Soccer star, Megan Rapinoe garnered immense popularity during her fight for equality. Not only did she bring back a suppressed topic into the discussion but also brought the urge in people to speak up. On and off the field, she leaves an impression wherever she goes.

On the soccer field, Megan is very calm, composed, and focused. But off the field, she has a very outspoken personality. The captain of the OL Reign always speaks her mind without fear of criticism. However, her fearless personality has landed her in a pool of controversies multiple times.

President Biden praises Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe has been relentless in her fight to end gender discrimination in soccer. The lawsuit that she filed along with her teammates alleging gender-based discrimination paved a way for others to fight for their rights. Earlier this year she won ‘The Presidential Medal of Freedom.’

In a recent press conference held at the White House, President Biden gave a shoutout to Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird. He called them the greatest power couple in sports. President Biden acknowledged the efforts that they had undertaken to ensure equal pay for women in America. Speaking on that he said, “They came to the white house to mark equal pay day. Above all, they define integrity and character. They represent the best of what America stands for.”

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President Biden heaped praise on Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird for their ground-breaking work. Furthermore, he stated that he was proud of how the super couple represented Americans on an international stage.

Megan’s live stream with President Biden

Megan Rapinoe organized an Instagram live session with US Prez Joe Biden during the Covid-19 lockdown. First lady, Dr. Jill Biden, joined the live session as well. Megan discussed a wide range of topics with the First Lady and The President. Jill Biden acknowledged that Megans’s enduring activism inspired her. Inspired by Megan, the First Lady had dyed her hair in solidarity with pay equity. However, Dr. Jill was shocked to see that Megan had changed her hair color again.

Rapinoe then replied by saying, “Honey, this hair is like two months into covid, it is doing its own thing and it has its mind.” Furthermore, President Biden thanked Megan for making him a superhero in eyes of his grandkid.

He revealed that Megan had immensely inspired his third granddaughter. The President gave his granddaughter a shirt signed by the soccer star. This gesture made his granddaughter jump with loads of happiness thereby making him a hero.

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Megan’s legal battle is still underway, and the former Olympic Gold Medalist hopes for a fair verdict.