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– The United States Women’s National Team suffered a loss to Sweden in a penalty kick shootout during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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– Megan Rapinoe, a superstar player, missed a crucial penalty kick in the shootout.
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– Former United States President Donald Trump criticized Rapinoe and the entire team on Truth Social, a social media platform he used.
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– Trump's message implied that the loss reflected the state of the nation under President Joe Biden and criticized the team's behavior.
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– He mentioned that some players displayed hostility towards America and suggested that no other country behaved similarly.
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– Trump used the term "WOKE EQUALS FAILURE" in his message.
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– He specifically mentioned Megan Rapinoe's missed shot and made negative remarks about the USA's condition.
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– Megan Rapinoe has been criticized by Trump and conservatives for her support of the LGBTQ community, advocating for equal pay for women, and kneeling during the national anthem in 2016.
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