Barack Obama praises USWNT, shows off personalized jersey on Twitter
The United States Women's National Team may be publicly feuding with the sitting president, but a former commander in chief has taken to Twitter to show his support for the champions.
Former President Barack Obama posted a photo and a heartfelt message to the World Cup winners on Wednesday as they paraded through the streets of New York City.
Obama showed off a personalized team jersey and praised the players "for being such a strong inspiration to women and girls – and everybody – all across the country."
Proud to rep America’s best team! Congrats @USWNT and thanks for being such a strong inspiration for women and girls—and everybody—all across the country. pic.twitter.com/9Gp6UTZhEE
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 10, 2019
The former president had also tweeted a congratulatory message to the team after their win over the Netherlands on Sunday in the final match of the World Cup.
Yes! Fourth star. Back to back. Congrats to the record breakers on the @USWNT, an incredible team that’s always pushing themselves—and the rest of us—to be even better. Love this team. #OneNationOneTeam
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 7, 2019
Despite his public spat with the team, especially Megan Rapinoe, President Donald Trump also congratulated the team on their victory and "great and exciting play."
Congratulations to the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team on winning the World Cup! Great and exciting play. America is proud of you all!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 7, 2019
Rapinoe has stated that she and the team are not interested in visiting the White House as part of their celebration.
