Ameriška šampionka Lindsey Vonn je zadnja v seriji prepoznavnih športnih obrazov, ki so se javno opredelili za nasprotnike aktualnega predsednika Donalda Trumpa in njegove administracije.
"Upam, da bom na olimpijskih igrah v Pjeongčangu zastopala ameriško ljudstvo, ne pa predsednika," je za CNN povedala zmagovalka 77 tekem za svetovni pokal.
Vonnova se zaradi poškodbe kolena ni mogla udeležiti olimpijskih iger v Sočiju (2014), zato ima na prihajajočih igrah v Pjeongčangu (2018) zelo visoke ambicije. Američanka ima v svoji zbirki dve olimpijski odličji, v Vancouvru (2010) je bil zlata v smuku in bronasta v superveleslalomu.
"Olimpijske igre jemljem zelo resno. Njihov pomen in vse, kar predstavljajo. Rada bi dobro zastopala svojo državo. Mislim, da v trenutni vladi ni veliko ljudi, ki bi to počeli," je prepričana Vonnova.
Povabilo v Belo hišo bo zavrnila. "Nedvomno. Mislim, da povabijo vse ameriške športnike. Ne, ne bom se udeležila," je obljubila.
Vonnova je s prepletanjem politike in profesionalnega športa razjezila velik del ameriške javnosti, ki zdaj poziva k bojkotu njenih pokroviteljev. Marsikdo je namreč mnenja, da takšne izjave na račun državnega političnega vrha niso primerne.
"Očitno Lindsey Vonn ne želi zastopati Donalda Trumpa na OI. Če boš tako otročja glede aktualnega predsednika, ostani doma. Nam je vseeno," je zapisal uporabnik Cody Jammer.
"Žal mi je, ampak Lindsey Vonn ne bi smela na olimpijske igre. Grozno, da tako blati našega predsednika. To ni ameriško, zgolj bahanje liberalne snežinke po vzoru NFL igralcev," pa je zapisala Nina J. Tomasieski.
"Prosim, ne zastopaj Združenih držav Amerike, ker te ne bomo podpirali," se je glasil še eden od zapisov. "Super. Nekdo drug bo zasedel tvojo mesto, saj nisi edinstvena," pa je zapisal Eric Moore.
"Lindsey Vonn je užalila predsednika države, ki ji omogoča služenje denarja z igranjem na snegu," meni uporabnica Jen. "Lindsey Vonn je še ena liberalka, ki nasprotuje Ameriki," še očitajo smučarski zvezdnici.
#BoycottRedBull
— Dennis Farrar (@dbf2017) December 7, 2017
Your company is a disgrace for supporting Lindsay Vonn. Good luck selling your products to Americans who like this country
I can NOT support a company who supports an athlete who doesn’t support ALL of America. Lindsey Vonn believes she can speak for your company by spewing her hate for our President! I can NOT support a company that attacks our President! Shame on you Under Armour! Family protest!
— Donald (@deojr1965) December 7, 2017
Apparently an olympic athlete named Lindsey Vonn doesn’t want to represent Donald Trump at the Winter Olympics. If you’re going to be such a baby about who is your president, then just stay home and don’t go. We don’t care!
— Cody Jammer 🇺🇸MAGA🇺🇸 (@Sirrjammer) December 7, 2017
I’m sorry but Lindsey Vonn shouldn’t be going to the Winter Games at all. It’s appalling how she could disparage our President in this way. It’s not American, it’s a liberal snowflake showing off just like the NFL players. #UnAmerican #StayHomehttps://t.co/jdliqUEj1p
— Nina J Tomasieski (@NinaMorton) December 7, 2017
Please don't represent the United States because we won't support You!!!! Olympic star Lindsey Vonn says she won't represent Trump at 2018 Winter Games pic.twitter.com/JJ3Fr3oVff
— Jay C Roberts (@johncannon) December 7, 2017
Great! Somebody will take your place, for you are not unique. Don’t let the Olympic door hit you in the butt! Bug-Bye. https://t.co/U8lLO8BUPi
— Eric Moore (@EricMoo91919605) December 7, 2017
Lindsey Vonn is another Liberal who is Anti America. Red Bull should pull their sponsorship. #BoycottRedbull #TheFive pic.twitter.com/AuqGnvtwwk
— BKB62 (@tjkgolf21) December 7, 2017
And just like that....Lindsey Vonn’s fan base disappears like a fart in the wind!
— Brian (@dad2ktj) December 8, 2017
YES THE TRUMP CURSE IS REAL
— 🇺🇸 USA OVER PARTY (@michaelbeatty3) December 7, 2017
YOU CAN ALMOST VISUALIZE
THE HUMILIATING FALL THAT WILL
BE WATCHED & NOW MOCKED BY MILLIONS#Olympics #Pyeongchang #LindseyVonn #MAGA https://t.co/haqddirZSD
Winter Olympian, Lindsay Vonn, says she does not want to represent @realDonaldTrump at the olympics and if she wins she says she will not go to White House. she says she wants to win for the "American people". . Who does she think elected Trump?
— Stonewall Jackson (@1776Stonewall) December 7, 2017
and so it begins...a parade of Olympic Athletes disrespecting their President, Thanks, Lindsey Vonn, you couldn't just let our country enjoy a politics-free Olympics could you?
— Pamela (@Carousilly) December 8, 2017
If your a Trump supporter don't buy her stuff boycott Lindsey Vonn https://t.co/vkLArZjox1
— 0 safespaces (@kevindillon801) December 8, 2017
Hey, Lindsay Vonn, please feel free to stay home and not represent ANY of us at the olympics. As u feel the need to disrespect our President, I heartily hope u LOSE BIGLY in all ur events
— Barbara Johnson (@Barbara75939296) December 7, 2017
Vonn is a disgrace to America. Red Bull is off my weekly shopping list. Will not support any products who support hate against America and the President of the United States. Disrespecting any President is a disgrace.I hope you do poorly skiing. Bye bye Red Bull
— Quicks (@quickslanding) December 8, 2017
Lindsey Vonn at the last Olympics. pic.twitter.com/5fLD39rPQ1
— Chief Sinbadd (@Sinbaddusnavy) December 7, 2017
— Andrew C (@Sheckyi) December 7, 2017
The President is part of the US, Ms. Vonn. Don’t make us root against you, WE WILL, DON’T TEST US!! https://t.co/Xwl0bh4XIA
Bravo, Lindsay.
ma nej raj svoje zamurčke fuka ..pa naj da mir
Bravo tako se dela ameriko je treba zatreti!