"We must call for change," he tweeted afterward along with a photo."This week I am honored to represent Team USA at the Pan Am Games, taking home Gold and Bronze. My pride however has been cut short by the multiple shortcomings of the country I hold so dear to my heart. Racism, Gun Control, mistreatment of immigrants, and a president who spreads hate are at the top of a long list.
This week I am honored to represent Team USA at the Pan Am Games, taking home Gold and Bronze. My pride however has been cut short by the multiple shortcomings of the country I hold so dear to my heart. Racism, Gun Control, mistreatment of immigrants, pic.twitter.com/deCOKaHQI9 — Race Imboden August 10, 2019 Imboden, 26, was ranked as the world's second-best in the foil event, and won a bronze medal in the men's individual foil on Tuesday. On Friday, he helped the US win gold in the men's foil team event, and then took a knee on the podium as the Star Spangled Banner played.As Imboden knelt, his teammates Gerek Meinhardt and Nick Itkin stood tall.
I see u bruv ur doing the right thing stand u for what u believe is right
Take his medal away please!
Who cares about these un-American, ungrateful people. Stop reporting on their kneeling would be great!
Shame on you You are suppose to Represent the American people and that is not the Way!
Kaepernick message being relived once again !
He just ruined his future
old news
Good for you young man!
Good job, Race!!!
Protesters in Hong Kong waving the American flag and singing the America... via YouTube
This is the end result of the Liberal Left Democrats. CNNSucks Trump2020 CNNFakeNews
Wow what a racist he is
Send him to Hong Kong. They love the 🇺🇸
Stale News
White Kaperdick! Sad that you don’t know what living in freedom really is! Try living in Cuba 🇨🇺 and see what would happen if you kneel during the Cuban anthem? Lock your ass up! people desperate for freedom that they escape in rafts, or any other means!
And he's allowed to do so.
Wow, soooooo brave. Really making a difference. He's no sheep. Noooooooooooooooooo.
Hes probably more comfortable on his knees. Most Dems seem to be.
Ungrateful piece of 💩 !!
The guy is such a dweeb
No momentum_ sorry! Find a better way to make a difference
Idiot
Lol. Things are so bad at CNN they will spend the weekend retweeting this utter nonsense that happens to be 4 days old already... LOL
And you feel the need to keep in on display.
Still wiht this shit
He needs to start then with protesting the Olympics which represent massive negative environmental impacts and displacement of the area's poor and homeless.
True Heroe
You’ve been running this story for a week, you just love the divide. You make big money off of this. The worst part is that most people don’t understand that the news isn’t free, they play to their masters’ desires.
Someone put a foot up his ass.
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Who? At what? For what?
Trump wake up all these devils and the devils are glad about it they love to see peoples hurting as long as it ain't there peoples anytime when see peoples praising the devil you better watch out because sins of this world will carry peoples out here
I’m so very proud of you😌
ThankU Bro!! We KneeL So THaT We CaN “CoNTiNue STaNDiNG!” I STaND w/ KaeP!! ALLLLL DaY EVeRYDaY!💯🤴🏾🏈🔥🔥🔥🔥 Kaepernick7 UnSuRPaSSeD SaCRiFiCe!
Anyone taking a knee during national anthem, needs to take a foot.
Race does not seem to understand that he isn’t a private athlete. He is wearing our uniform and competing under our flag. He represents the US & has now disrespected our nation. Are we now at the point where Dem will knell when the WH is GOP, & GOP kneels when Dem is in the WH
He should be forced to kneel forever.
As a Vietnam vet you and others who take a knee have my utmost respect. I wish there were more of you. You have my thanks and gratitude. 🇺🇸
Idiot!
Where are the guys from behind you in the green and yellow? They show much more respect and sportsmanship for their country. They must have it way better than you do. Kneel on one knee and ask why their outlook appears brighter than yours. It's because of your dark liberal heart.
He wants that Nike deal!
He is seeking undue popularity. Cheap stunt
POS
Pathetic
With a name like 'Race' his parents are obviously super woke.
Shameful
He should be bumped from the team. Another time and place for his protest. Totally inappropriate. Lima2019
Old news. Same drama
I bet all who disagree are Trump supporting neanderthals ....
And where is Trumps criticism of this. Oh wait. He's white.
So he’s a fencer lol 🤡
Please use the correct terminology when reporting. Illegal immigrant is in fact, a thing.
Good for him thank you!
I applaud him! 👏
Where’s a dis-like button when you need one.
Nobody cared 3 days ago.. still don’t..😒
a brave man
He should not be allowed to represent the US again in sport, again. The podium is not the place for politics, period.
Clown
Take away his medal and ban him from representing America at any sport ever again
Is he banned like kapernick?
Good for him. Now he gets dropped He broke his aggreement
He should have been kicked out of the games and had all his medals taken away. Could even revoke his citizenship. That would be fun. Be American or don't be one. Period.
Oh, Well...so it goes . . .
Won’t be watching
He tripped going to the podium.
American Hero.
We should hire him to build the boarder fence!
Was he protesting gun control, or protesting gun violence?
I never heard of him, but maybe he will be happy with his 15 minutes of fame. Taking a knee changes nothing.
A real American.
What a disgrace to those who died for this country.
Another courageous young man who obviously loves our country! A patriot! Good for him!
Thank you!!! 💯💯💯
I'm proud of you!!!
Why dont you report on some real news? Instead of spreading your hate and lies.
Standing tall for the flag would have been the right thing to do..America is deeply flawed right now and we need help. But that flag means something to every man and woman who serve to protect it, hence stand for them! He should as well as she use their fame to make a stand!
I'm proud of them and Him!
DISGUSTING!! He should MOVE if he doesnt like the country thst made him successful mind you. Stnd for the flag!
Why only show this stupid white guy, where’s the black girl giving the Black Power sign?
Why only show him, where’s the black girl giving the Black power sign?
it's employees and their families are all the enemy of America and must be treated accordingly
In the next war, try kneeling when your platoon is being shot at. Oh that's right - you're not going into the armed forces. Sleep tight.
Not allowed. Typical leftist not following the rules.
Freedom of speech baby!
Strip him of the metal! He does not represent MY country!!
In very bad taste, even more so from a athlete who is representing his country to disgrace it! It would have been better if he was so disgusted with USA not even represent it for protest reasons! Show your displeasure in another arena, but it wouldn’t give him his 5 mins of fame!
I understand his protest and I applaud him for it. But I also feel there are other ways to show his protest. Kneeling to our national anthem and flag is just disrespectful.
Fredo
Good on him. The masses can’t be heard (or even try) without hero’s like this.
Nike will give him money. Pathetic
windmillcharger 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍
Race 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
idiots
Thank you
Didn't PanAm fly into bankruptcy years ago
He should be banned from the Olympics
Good for him.
Stop CNN!! Your the only one spreading hate! Lol
Don’t be on the team if you’re so upset over the country you represent
Idiot
Imagine if anyone does this in India against Modi.
Brave young fella, and the young lady hammer thrower. C'mon people. Get on your knees, it makes a really important point.
Hahahaha . Won't be seeing you at the Olympics
Those who disagree seem to cling to the 2nd amendment with a death grip, while ignoring the 1st. What gives?
Only a post by CNN trying to stir the pot. That’s not courage at all. That is complete disrespect for the USA.
...and gets the attention he desires.
There’s an American hero!
He's had his 15 mins
Lol what a clown.
This is getting ridiculous. Can't stand? Go home...
who cares?
I do it as well. F trump
Go get em tiger! Your really making a difference
He is right to kneel. We should all be kneeling by now.
Idiot
Freedom of speech. If I have to put up with racist white nationalist you have to put up with kneeling athletes. BTW which of these 2 groups has killed the most Americans in order to push their political agenda?
No one cares.
Your a disgrace!
Oh 'protest racism, gun control, and mistreatment of immigrants'? He knelt for the same DNC Talking points you've been forcing on us since the Mass Shootings? He's pushing that narrative away from terrible DNC 🐭districts? Really? or the book deal?
Douche
I bet he was paid to kneel by the DNC
Lets see: Nike is sponsoring him
Good for him!!!
How awesome.
And no one cares. This guy I
AprilDRyan 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
GOP SenateGOP senatemajldr what say ye?🤔
AprilDRyan If you really want to prove how much of a good American you are, beyond tweeting about it, help these families in their time of need after losing their children in a Day Care fire. Every little donation will help.
It's an honor to represent your country. Especially in an international setting. What a missed opportunity.
What's wrong with a little kneeling? Jerry Jones loves his Cowboys so much he kneeled on national tv with them. Now that's one hell of a statement.
The Hong Kong protesters waving American flags have a better understanding of America than this guy does.
Fredo. Talk a lot of junk. But you were stood up. No back down. And we will torture your ass. Big mouth, to weak to back it up. I have ran across big mouths before. 27 viewers tonight.
stand up for your country my man really sad
Thank you!
🤨Truly disgusting. I hope they confiscate Imboden’s award and yank him from the team so fast his head spins. Then blacklist him. He wasn’t there to push his misguided political agenda; he was supposed to be representing our country. 👎🏻And. He. Failed.👎🏻
Free speech and freedom to dissent are inherent parts of our democracy. Love your country and be brave. The heart of an American Champion 🇺🇸❤.
AprilDRyan 🙏🏼
AprilDRyan At this point, kneeling isn’t a protest. Throwing double birds to the Stars and Stripes while the crummy song is playing: that’s a protest. Good on Imboden for calling attention to important issues.
Bravo Race!
People one day will understand!
Wait I don’t think he was protesting gun control. Just sayin . . .
Your President is GAGO BOBO TANGA
I don't want to share a country with you people anymore. Let's break up peacefully.
Think Donald will invite him to the White House?
😡
yashar Right on!
Thank you!
Respect!
Protesters in Hong Kong who actually experience oppression are waving American flags. This guy who’s biggest problem is which iPhone to get , kneels during the anthem.
Again, by “mistreat” what do you mean?
Does President Trump mistreat immigrants or illegal immigrants?
Since he is an American dotdot when he knelt down dotdot he put America dotdot on the ground with him no hero here ! dotdot :
Lol... oh so brave. LOL
Trump is going to go after you and call you names,you have embarrassed him in front of his best friends,Putin n Kim,shows you are Weak and have No Control,Kapernack found that out!
Bravo.
The fence race ism...ooww..sounds bad !
Thank you Race! Congratulations on your medal and being a strong representation for our country. Kneeling was the best thing you could do. You had a worldwide platform and you used it correctly. Thank you. 👏👏👏
Not all heroes wear capes ❤this
Beautiful!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Good for him!
CNN anti trump TV! Sponsord by The Clinton Foundation. Why do you hate so much? Do you want pedophiles running America? Seems so?
Did he forget he was there representing the USA?
Finally, a true American champion!
This guy is pure scum😡😡😡😡
How privileged must one be to become a fencer? The irony is RICH with this one.😂
Captain of the US team in PanAmericanGames should withdraw RaceImboden from all events retroactively and return all medals, individual and team, that Imboden competed for. He has dishonored America and himself and should be banned from US teams for life.
Yank his damn medal and send him home, on his own dime! Traitor!
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Another Democrat
Wait, how does he protest Trump and his policies but also gun control?
reminds me when these weaklings kneel of the hammer and sickle how lucky we are to have realDonaldTrump as our President
Represents a country in a world competition and then protests that country...confused maybe?
Colin Kaepernick takes a knee for black injustice, and he’s disrespecting the country, a whiteman takes a knee because he’s ashamed of what his race is doing to the country he’s a patriot? Please ✋ the madness!
bicho_meza666 Our national anthem has nothing to do with our political climate. Our anthem has to do with sacrifices made to free and to keep America free. To take a knee during our anthem is to disrespect those lives given in protecting America.
This guys bravery has really opened my eyes, we need four more years of realDonaldTrump more now than ever. Trump2020
Oh oh. He will be schooled by Trump in five, four, three....
Good for him!! Thank you for taking a stand.
He doesn’t represent me...
Politics has no place in sports...strip the anti-American of that medal...
Il faut aller plus loin qu'un genoux à terre.
What a disgrace! Who cares what he thinks about those things. The only thing he’s doing, is spitting on the graves of the men & women that gave their lives for this country. loser
I wouldn’t give him his metal
RESPET for this man! Resist stopracism AllLivesMatter NoMoreHate USA proud ✊🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇺🇸Lima2019
Pathetic pandering. Volunteer or mentor.
Isn’t this race appropriation?
Disgusting exhibition by a self absorbed narcissist.
So, where's the outrage for this guy? Smh....
Much respect on him...!!Now let’s hear the white racist talk garbage...!!🤮🤮
THIS MAN LOVES THE COUNTRY MORE THAN TRUMP, THE KKK, WHITE NATIONALIST, MILITIA IDIOTS OH, AND THOSE WHO VOTE FOR A PRESIDENT WHO IS EVIL, CHAOTIC, AND INCOMPETENT! THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO RESPECT THE FLAG. HUGGING THE FLAG WHILE TRAMPLING ON JUSTICE & HUMAN RIGHTS IS HYPOCRISY
Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Patriots!
Does he think Nike will make a shoe for him?
It's wonderful to see such courage and conviction in a young person.
'Look how brave I am for doing this thing that has no consequences. Follow me on Twitter please'
That’ll show em
Nice to see decent Americans speaking up,..not participating this time around will truly create Trumps new 'Amerika'Trump now is catering to rich immigrants for their votes,...and trashing the rest,..
Bravo, Race_Imboden, well done!
The more you kneel the more they stand over you and laugh...never bow to bs I’ll never do it
Truly disgusting. He should be so ashamed of himself. Please do not come back to United States you are despicable....
Political outcry should never, never be allowed in any world games. Strip him of his gold metal. Loser
Nothing wrong with it. Some of y’all act like he hates his country and it’s the complete opposite. It’s just his way of making other people aware that there’s so much wrong happening.
DISGUSTING!!! Strip him of medals and all financial support!!
Stare into the void of no one cares
Totally disrespectful to the American public and our flag we'd American public paid for him to go there to competition and he shows us this he should have his metal rescinded and sent home
Make the Brazilian team Unite States Citizens!
Interesting to see also the Brazilian medalists standing for the support they have from the Military sponsorship!
Strlp the medals from him!
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Kaep approves
Handsome ❤️
Disrespectful! Disrespectful! Could not care who you are!
Please don't represent our country, if you don't want to represent our country.
So Race_Imboden got his 15 minutes of fame. A no nothing athlete of an inconsequential sport, fencing, takes a knee. Just FYI RaceImboden , there is a difference between immigrants and IllegalAliens.
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Who cares
I hope they make you take you off the team.
Who?
Tôi yêu các bạn
The Brazilian gave a military salute, and the American knelt during the star spangled banner.... Trump, you have all it takes for a massive Twitter argument.
If I were his mother, he’d stand if he had to have assistance by me and the hair of his!
It's interesting that the reaction is so different for a different cause and different color of skin.
Stupidity knows no bounds!
and ..
Where is Trumps tweet about this athlete kneeling? An athlete that happens 2be white.I praise this athletes support for what’s happening in our nation. My post has nothing to do with him. But just notice the double standard & maybe racist approach coming from our White House
Who?
Cuckold
Consequences. Don't embarrass USA. If you don't love USA, leave, go live in China.
He should leave the country
Proud of him for kneeling for his beliefs! We should all stand, or take the knee, together against the horrific treatment of our immigrants! America is a melting pot of immigrants from all over. We are better than the Trump administration! Wake up people!
This is a disgraceful display. This is not the forum for this. I’m not sure why these athletes think this is ok. They could just hold a press conference or stage a protest that is just as public to voice their opposition. Just my opinion
Sad when other country members (the guy saluting) have more respect for our anthem then our own countrymen.
But cnn you forgot to mention that he signed an agreement that doesnot allow that, I’m all for protesting what you believe in it but that was not the time or place he should be penalized for not following rules
Good morning Race: There are many ways to protest your feelings but on an International stage-just like our former President Obama -this is so unfair to our country to denounce it in front of the world. Our country has ministered in millions of ways to a hurting world!
An America of the founding fathers would never treat immigrant so and these athletes who kneel should be leave alone I think more of them is need in politics he should apply n the female soccer player if you saw Hitler speaking evil against the Jews so would u stand 4 the anthem
Non story
Maybe he should play for another country and not ruin his teammates moments of pride or maybe protest on his on time but of course he wouldn’t get his selfish 15 minutes of fame
I think he’s got his 15 minutes of fame
Guess CNN just threw in that last part about POTUS for good measure. He be sharing Colin K job status soon.
see, this is horrible....when representing our country....whatever he wants to do on his own is fine with me, he can kneel at everything, but not when he represents our country. that's my opinion and yes I can vent it, as im no on that podium....
What has this guy done besides kneeling? How has he helped his own community? You can kneel all you want but do something about it and not wait for your government to respond
Gtfoh with this story.
Another national disgrace that should never be allowed represent this great country again
Been done.
Both parties dont deserve to be punished. It is, after all, called CIVIL disobedience, and is often the only way we Americans can point out oppression in our nation. As far as I'm concerned they're both Patriots who are trying to make this country fulfill its potential.
It was to draw attention to himself
Shame on him.Don’t blame the country for some people’s behavior.
DISGRACE
I can't think of a more peaceful and respectful protest move. Better than a raised fist or laughing when someone says, 'Shoot 'em!'
Kaepernick7 Hey Bro!
ReginaHouTX
Good! everyone needs 2 stand up (or kneel) 4 what they believe in!
I am so glad. Movements are shared by people of all colors who know right from wrong.Silence in AmericA is an indication of approval for the injustices that are happening to black and brown people. Kudos to him
Here's your 15 mins. You will still be a mail room intern when its up
All the while doing essentially nothing to help racism, gun control and mistreatment of immigrants
Hero.
He dishonors the American Team and should be kicked off
American gold medalist, Race Imboden, knelt in good company. (Major Robert Anderson and his men, knelt, heads bowed, at the last raising and lowering of the US flag upon the surrender of Fort Sumter to traitors, April 13, 1861.) It is a greater sign of respect, as in church.
What's wrong with kneeling for the anthem? In churches it's a sign of respect and devotion..
What a disgrace. I stand for my country, our flag, and our citizens. You have no idea what sacrifice is, foil boy. RaceImbodendisgrace
Disgraceful
Here we go with another DA. Folks playn soccer and fencing tryn to keep up NFL. Unbelievable, what people will do for a little attention
I see two men and a baby. Didn’t know who he was until now. He got his ten seconds. Move on.
You have to be from an open minded, wealthy, capitalist system to think like this. Cuba, China, Soviet Union, Iran would not tolerate this action
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Who knew that fencing is still a sport?
What a tool. But he sees other people making money kneeling, plus who the hell knows this guy, I thought sword fighting was a gay porn...
That is so 2017
An intelligent young man, withsense for social responsibility!
🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 what a disgrace. KAG2020
What's embarrassing is the Brazilians standing behind him are saluting our anthem.
Good! More people need to protest the racist in the white house.
Disgusting, weak and degrading
Well done young man.
And CNN covers crap news story
Douchebag.
What a brave young man x
Everyone has the right to be a douchenozzle...🙄
He shouldn’t be on the stage representing the USA
Publish this story,
And he is white
If this is how he felt he should not have played for an American team.He knew what he was doing when he did it. His name is now being mentioned on the media and someone no one would actually know now has his 15 minutes
No political in sports, religion & education system high school on down. Enough
Kick theses Americans off the team, rather have people representing our country not there personal agendas.
A left wing dope!
Total loser folks
That is the beauty of America. Use us, tell us you love US and then turn your back. Actually it mirrors the way most ppl and countries treat the US. They say the right things and get what they want, then they do just the opposite. The Us is then a horrible, nasty, racist place.
A protest against 'racism, gun control, mistreatment of immigrants and President Trump:' This protest has nothing to do with rejecting the flag or the republic for which it stands. It's a rejection of racist ideals and a rejection of a racist President.
He's not an American...he's an anti American
glad he has an opinion and honestly expresses it !
Give it about a week, CNN will have him on their show praising him, asking if he's running for president! He will be their new hero, guest of 'honor'!
I bet he will lose to italian fencers in the next Olympics.
Clown show. Making it about him. And not his team.
An disgraceful act for an American to do, sad for him. MAGA2020
Cue the stream of self-identified patriots who wrap themselves in the flag and The Constitution but don’t comprehend First Amendment.
Why should he stand up and respect the flag if America can't respect those who were actually born in america? Or respect those who go to America to start a better life? Fuck, I salute you dude.
Who the hell cares? Fencers are just Errol Flynn wannabes
Love him
Who cares?
A nadie le importa lo que hace Ud. al extranjero. Respeto.
Okay? He's a hero? But when Kaepernick kneed (for similar reasons)it was 'offensive and disrespectful'🤔🤯
How many times are you going to run this story ? POS needs to be dismissed.
Check his Blood line.
Jerk
Disrespectful and no manners. Take a look at your teamates, class acts.
Now that's a patriot.
mikecwright Revoke his passport and deny him entry into the country! Act like he believes us to be and then say “well bye”, just to piss off Hollywood!
F--- him!
Disrespectful. All it did was bring light to what an idiot Race is.
Self promotion
And I am ashamed of you.
No he did that because he believes in something, it has nothing to do with the President. That narrative solely belongs to you clowns.
🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
Let's hope that he clarifies why he was kneeling... So it doesn't become anything more than what it's supposed to be
he should be removed from the team!
He most likely spend a lot of time on his knees
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Putrid display.
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Idiot 😢
And literally no one still cares...
Show off
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Why do you keep calling yourselves 'Americans'? What about the rest of the continent, are we aliens or something?
That is sickening. The National Anthem means our home, our families, our ancestors that DIED for this country whether working their asses off or fighting in battle. It doesn't mean everything is perfect in our nation but we are the best thing going. STAND UP!
Glad he has the freedom to express what he and many other see wrong in our country.
No hero.
He’s a fencer, who cares?
SHAME ON HIM!!!
Oh look! Another hero for the dems and leftys to use for a week. Btw...wheres Ford and the soccer player? All used up and tossed to the side
What a twit
He and Kaepernick can both KMA..
Yasssss!
15 minutes of fame starts now
Who
Appears to be kneeling for the Brazilian National Anthem - hum. About that bright.
AmysGotBirds So why is he representing his country?
That's all? Just 4 things?
So stunning, so brave, why hasn't anyone thought of doing this earlier?!
He's American. He has a right to do what he did. Why aren't we clear on this by now? There is NO law or criminal act he committed. You might not like it but it is his AMERICAN right to do.
CNN is fake news.
Courageous young man resist trumpisimmoral TrumpIsAMoron
Putz. No one watches fencing, or women’s soccer & Colin can’t get a job so there’s that.
And don’t forget mistreatment of gingers...
Really protest and stay in Peru.
Make perfect sense... he looks like he'd truly understand the plight of minorities.
Amen!
But it’s OK to kill somebody with a sword
Show some respect for those who died so you could play your games freely
Golden knee
Hes white..so no wonder we havent heard anything from Trump or his cult
The NFL stadiums should be filled with us doing this,every game
As a veteran, this isn’t disrespectful. It’s a right he has as an American. He’s 🗣Not🗣Disrespectful🗣To🗣The🗣Flag🗣Or🗣To🗣 Veterans🗣Or🗣Your🗣Grandfather. Just as you have the right to boycott or make memes or diminish his accomplishments. God bless the USA.
A king 🙌🙌❤❤❤
Then don't represent our country if you are not going to stand for the anthem. Simple as that.
Anything for attention smdh.
A disgrace to our country.
Geraladine1 Fifteen minutes of notoriety😮👎
If the USA is such an embarrassment, why represent Team USA? There are plenty of other Olympic teams. No doubt countries like Mexico, Venezuela or Somalia are less of an embarrassment. He could promote the excellence of those places.
Disgraceful!!
Thanks liberals. Y’all ruin everything. Even sports. 🖕
3L3V3NTH We kneel with him! 🇨🇦
This is 😞
Iowa fair now while Biden speaks:
A brave man with an own opinion!!
It's amazing he did so well with his brain not functioning properly
That's the end of his career then! W⚓
Thank you, Race Imboden.
What an IDIOT 😂
Bravo to his bravery!
Vets against racism
Proud of him!
Conscientious
Will racist Trump attack him like he did the NFL players protesting? Probably NOT. I wonder why? TrumpIsARacist
Another Nobody just looking for attention. Shouldn't be representing the country. You got a problem, do it on your own time.
If he only knew how stupid he looks. CNN this is not newsworthy. Enjoy you low ratings CNN I know I am laughing at your ignorance.
Now thats a winner
am proud of him for taking a stand. Kudos to him. Everyone that has a platform to publicly protest what is happening in this county should.
Who gives a shit? We all have opinions, but the vast, vast majority of Americans will express them without disrespecting our nation’s flag and anthem. The guy is acting like an immature child crying for attention, and CNN thinks it’s news. What a shock.
Powerful!!
Respect your position
Playing to the rabid fencing fans... may be CNNs demo not America’s.
Misguided.
Clearly an act to get more $$$
Good for him! I applaud him to be brave enough to do this.
What a disgrace to the USA. People like this will essentially ruin the 2020 Olympics. How self centered can you be?
Disgusting! Never did a conservative kneel just because they disagreed with Clinton or Obama policy. No class, and certainly no patriotism being displayed here. Sad for our country. The Left still can handle that they lost 2016. MAGA2020
The guy looks like an absolute knob up there. Good grief.
Kick him off the team. You don't get to pick and choose your issues, causes or presidents when you represent ALL of us. How many Tea Partiers stood when Obama was President? I oppose Trump, but I oppose disrespecting our national symbols more. anthem
Like it or not, that is his right.🇺🇸🗽
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I would do the same in a heartbeat ✊🏼
Great. Now I have to boycott fencing! There goes my weekend 😏
More power to him
Where in the constitution says anyone has to stand up and salute or sing tha national anthem? This is a free country so FO whit that nationalist crap MAGA supporters
Boo hoo hoo - just another traitorous show-off getting his minute of fame. Had he not been so unpatriotic, the world would not even have known he existed.
This is not the time for your political grandstanding young man… What a disaster you are! The only thing you “proved“ was that you are unAmerican. You won a medal for the country that you supposedly have serious issues with?
I notice he didn’t do it here, where someone might notice it. He did in Peru. Coward.
A hero to the anti americans.
If you don’t like this country and want to kneel for national anthem then please don’t play for a team representing this country thank you!
This kid is more Patriotic to the US than any other US citizen who stands for Trump.
Honestly don't care what he does (or thinks) but reneging on a prior commitment isn't a terribly honorable thing to do. Also, love that the Brazilian athletes were saluting.
Get real
Why the hell is the Brazilian athlete doing a military salute to the American national anthem? 🙄😒
Go for it...
What a disgrace, fire him now.
THANK YOU! FOR OUR COUNTRY! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Good thing I’m not going to retweet any of this shit!
What is a fencer?
TRASH.✔️🤡
Kneeling lol ...... I’d like to see the last time he actually committed his time and money to help communities he so kneels for......
Salute
Right on young man
Thank you , Race Imboben !
Another uneducated Democratic voter.
That’s sad! Dissent and disrespect are two different things....
Is there racism in Peru? Do they have gun control? Do immigrants flock to Peru? I know they do not have realDonaldTrump ... why not stay there and have all your dreams come true? Why come back to this terrible country (which every citizen of the World wants to be in) and suffer?
you can leave if you don't American
And a Ginger shall lead them
lol the trumptards losing their minds over this.
So much estrogen
Oh I bet CNN loved that one....sensationalism....twit!
The Oxford comma is needed. As written, it appears that he is protesting the mistreatment of Trump.
Good that see at least one murican with some dignity
Lol fencing finally found a way to make the headlines
No one has heard of him before this photo and everyone will forget him before they learn his name.
Welp, he's got the right to be wrong.
BREAKING: President Trump saw this image and had no choice but to Resign! Racism has also ended due to this as well.
Mental illness seems to be common in liberals.
perhaps he shouldn't be representing America with his bias and misgivings because he should be thankful for those in USA that made it possible for him to be there$
Somebody wants a Nike contract.
A Real Human..
Go to one of the countries you competed against - so you really have something to complain about...
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Yeah. But something tells me he won’t be labeled a son of a bitch and he won’t be treated like the plague. But good for him for taking a knee for all injustices.
Who-Cares
I wonder why a Brasilian makes the military salute to the US Flag and Anthem...
Thought we were past this. Pan Am games etc. not the place to protest -- especially during national anthem.
He should be knock off that stage A HOLE.
Meanwhile, in Hong Kong - where true mistreatment is occurring at the hands of the Chinese government, the protesters wave the American Flag as a sign of freedom and revolution.
The mistreatment of Trump does need to be addressed
We must be the laughing stock of a the world.
PoliticalSavGuy How do you know why he knelt?
You need not make a scene to make a point
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