At last year’s Rio Olympics, America fielded its first hijab-wearing Muslim athlete. The fencer, Ibtihaj Muhammad, gained prominence for her religion but stayed visible through a series of anti-American statements. Muhammad may have represented the United States on the world’s biggest stage, but don’t confuse that for a sense of patriotism.
In an interview with The Daily Beast, Muhammad once complained about living in the United States. According to the athlete, she feels ”unsafe” in the US and blames racism for her sense of fear while walking through New York City. When asked about Donald Trump, she said ”I don’t know who that is.”
Despite this, Mohammed was nearly chosen to carry the American flag during the Rio Olympics’ opening ceremonies. In a vote among her peers, she placed second to Michael Phelps. CNN published a piece that claimed Phelps didn’t deserve to carry the flag because, in so many words, he’s a ‘tall, successful, rich, white guy’
It’s unclear whether her fellow athletes were aware of Mohammed’s penchant for anti-American rants when they made their choice.
Watch as Mohammad attacks Trump’s call for a safe America on the next page:
Muslims have never been banned. In his notes on the freedom of religion act of Virginia, Jefferson specifically listed Muslims as a group to be protected.
You mean last years total loser? Complete embarassment to this country.
Donna, precisely who are you to dictate where she goes?
Tee Mac Check your history. muslims were banned by Jefferson. Then, in 1952, a law was passed banning islam. Reason, since it is incompatible with the Constitution and Bill of Rights, it has been deemed a threat to national security. But hey, if you are that much in favor of it, order your burka now and learn how to be regulated to bring thought of as property, barely human, just. THAT is the role a females in islam. Only the uneducated believe there is nothing to fear from muslims who constantly complain about freedom. Just ask Germany, Norway, and Sweden. Try wearing shorts and a tank top in front of a group of muslim males.
Next executive order will be, any athlete representing the USA in the Olympic games, that openly disrespects the nation, will be banned from competing
Why are you even putting her on here she nothing !!!!
It doesn’t matter what you think. The constitution protects her nonetheless.
137? How?
Lee Joseph Mitchell for the time being.
Free handouts? Where do I get those? I work 40+ hours a week.