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Psaki: Biden Respects Olympian’s ‘Right To Peacefully Protest’ After Turning Away From Flag

Psaki: Biden Respects Olympian’s ‘Right To Peacefully Protest’ After Turning Away From Flag

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Psaki: Biden Respects Olympian’s ‘Right To Peacefully Protest’ After Turning Away From Flag

by Savannah Rychcik
June 28, 2021 at 2:10 pm
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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says President Joe Biden is respecting U.S. Olympian Gwen Berry’s “right to peacefully protest” after she was seen turning away from the American flag during the national anthem at the Olympic track and field trials.

During a White House press briefing on Monday, Psaki told reporters Biden respects Berry’s “right to peacefully protest,” adding, “A part of that pride in our country means recognizing there are moments where we, as a country, haven’t lived up to our highest ideals and it means respecting the right of people, granted to them in the Constitution, to peacefully protest.”

Watch part of the press briefing below:

WH Press Sec. Psaki says Biden respects Olympian Gwen Berry's "right to peacefully protest" when she was seen turning from the American flag:

"A part of that pride in our country means recognizing there are moments where we, as a country, haven't lived up to our highest ideals." pic.twitter.com/i4L9a9dgKr

— The Recount (@therecount) June 28, 2021

Berry received backlash for her actions from Republicans, including Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas).

“Why does the Left hate America? Sure, we have our faults, but no nation in the history of the world has liberated more people from captivity, has lifted more out of poverty, has bled more for freedom, or has blessed more w/ abundance. God bless America,” Cruz tweeted.

Why does the Left hate America?

Sure, we have our faults, but no nation in the history of the world has liberated more people from captivity, has lifted more out of poverty, has bled more for freedom, or has blessed more w/ abundance.

God bless America. https://t.co/7hH1FMzEn0

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) June 28, 2021

Crenshaw said during an appearance on Fox News, “We don’t need any more activist athletes. She should be removed from the team. The entire point of the Olympic team is to represent the United States of America. That’s the entire point.”

He added, “It’s one thing when these NBA players do it … but now the Olympic team and it’s multiple cases of this. They should be removed. That should be the bare minimum requirement is that you believe in the country representing.”

Check out the video below:

Dan Crenshaw calls for Gwen Berry to be removed from the Olympic team because she turned away from the flag pic.twitter.com/c2xWKLXPPJ

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 28, 2021

Berry responded to Crenshaw’s comments in a tweet of her own, “At this point, y’all are obsessed with me.”

At this point, y’all are obsessed with me https://t.co/HBWCE28s7x

— Gwen Berry OLY (@MzBerryThrows) June 28, 2021

She also said, “I never said I hated this country! People try to put words in my mouth but they can’t. That’s why I speak out. I LOVE MY PEOPLE.”

Thank you! I never said I hated this country! People try to put words in my mouth but they can’t. That’s why I speak out. I LOVE MY PEOPLE. ✊? https://t.co/fbKB5d9H2I

— Gwen Berry OLY (@MzBerryThrows) June 28, 2021

The Olympic athlete told The Associated Press she felt the timing of the national anthem “was a set-up, and they did it on purpose.”

She continued, “I was pissed, to be honest.”

Berry claimed they were going to play the anthem before they walked out, “then they played it when we were out there.”

She added, “But I don’t really want to talk about the anthem because that’s not important. The anthem doesn’t speak for me. It never has.”

Berry also explained to the outlet her purpose and mission “is bigger than sports,” adding, “I’m here to represent those … who died due to systemic racism. That’s the important part. That’s why I’m going. That’s why I’m here today.”

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