NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is making waves after defending Team USA's controversial White House visit with President Trump — while taking direct aim at liberal-leaning athletes like LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Megan Rapinoe who've criticized the celebration.
The controversy erupted after Trump called the men's Olympic hockey team locker room following their stunning 2-1 gold medal victory over Canada on February 22nd, inviting them to both the State of the Union address and a White House ceremony. While some athletes and media figures threw fits over the invitation, Barkley had a different take entirely.
'I'm not a Trump guy. I want to make that clear,' Barkley said, according to reports. 'But if I got invited to the White House, I would go.'
The Round Mound of Rebound didn't stop there, calling out the perpetually triggered left for their predictable outrage. Barkley said 'stupid' people 'need something to trigger them' — and frankly, he's not wrong. Social media exploded with reactions to his common-sense stance.
One Twitter user captured the moment perfectly, posting: 'Charles Barkley takes aim at Steph Curry, Jalen Hurts, LeBron James, Megan Rapinoe and other liberal-leaning athletes over the Team USA gold medal celebration and White House visit.' The post highlighted Barkley's refreshing honesty in an era where athletes are expected to toe the progressive line.
Another social media reaction noted how Barkley 'Ignites Firestorm Over Defense of Team USA's Trump Visit' — because apparently having respect for the office of the President is now controversial in today's America.
Here's what's really going on: Barkley represents old-school American values where you respect the Presidency regardless of who occupies the office. Meanwhile, pampered millionaire athletes like LeBron and Curry think their political opinions matter more than honoring their country's achievements.
The fact that celebrating American Olympic victories at the White House has become 'controversial' tells you everything about how far the left has fallen. These are the same people who claim to love America while throwing tantrums every time Trump breathes.
Patriots across the nation are rallying behind Barkley's message — sometimes it takes someone who admits he's 'not a Trump guy' to call out the absurdity of constant liberal outrage. When will these spoiled athletes learn that not everything has to be about their political feelings?