{"id":4919,"date":"2024-08-27T21:04:37","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T21:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=4919"},"modified":"2024-08-27T21:04:37","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T21:04:37","slug":"riley-gaines-slams-basketball-star-brittney-griner-for-kneeling-during-national-anthem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=4919","title":{"rendered":"Riley Gaines Slams Basketball Star Brittney Griner for Kneeling During National Anthem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Riley Gaines Slams Basketball Star Brittney Griner for Kneeling During National Anthem<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Recently, a heated dispute between swimmer Riley Gaines and basketball star Brittney Griner has emerged as a prominent example of the deep divisions in American society regarding patriotism and political expression. Riley Gaines, known for her strong patriotic stance, sharply criticized Griner for her decision to kneel during the national anthem. Gaines did not mince words, asserting, \u201cYou don\u2019t have to sing or anything, but you need to show some respect for the country that saved you from the Russian Gulag.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediaite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AP23109769968537.jpg\" alt=\"Riley Gaines Calls Out Brittney Griner Over Trans Comments\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3166493188367342\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_6_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_6\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;client=ca-pub-3166493188367342&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;adk=3519678080&amp;adf=3005007649&amp;w=620&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1724792590&amp;num_ads=1&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=4235541356&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=620x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcelebritieshollywoods.com%2Fsonds%2Friley-gaines-slams-basketball-star-brittney-griner-for-kneeling-during-national-anthem%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawE7HlhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHR8JdaZVgnucPAfzmvm20AfD0YVMLbHFyBOL7Q5BfSWC3tPnHi8cF-t3DA_aem_x02aN5b35dh6N5yiLk_9uw&amp;fwr=0&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=155&amp;rw=619&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;fa=27&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTAuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTI3LjAuNjUzMy4xMjIiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siTm90KUE7QnJhbmQiLCI5OS4wLjAuMCJdLFsiR29vZ2xlIENocm9tZSIsIjEyNy4wLjY1MzMuMTIyIl0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEyNy4wLjY1MzMuMTIyIl1dLDBd&amp;dt=1724792590498&amp;bpp=3&amp;bdt=4411&amp;idt=-M&amp;shv=r20240822&amp;mjsv=m202408210101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D78cacd932d774fa5%3AT%3D1722536847%3ART%3D1724792589%3AS%3DALNI_MYGLhMWpuEWHokpfbToxmwTK0GFVw&amp;gpic=UID%3D00000e920c677c09%3AT%3D1722536847%3ART%3D1724792589%3AS%3DALNI_MZC9Ft7rS45nagHWlsv5n9KVm5Qrw&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D30ea949d700d9233%3AT%3D1722536847%3ART%3D1724792589%3AS%3DAA-AfjawZlPUPElyUVjOn1MbJHOk&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C980x280%2C620x280%2C620x280%2C620x280&amp;nras=2&amp;correlator=921905200842&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=-420&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=768&amp;u_w=1366&amp;u_ah=728&amp;u_aw=1366&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=0.667&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=542&amp;ady=2592&amp;biw=2023&amp;bih=961&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=44759875%2C44759926%2C44759842%2C42531706%2C95337874%2C95338229%2C95341519&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=3731125499316458&amp;tmod=540498557&amp;uas=3&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1366%2C0%2C1366%2C728%2C2049%2C961&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=0.67&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=0&amp;psd=W251bGwsbnVsbCwibGFiZWxfb25seV81IiwxXQ..&amp;nt=1&amp;ifi=7&amp;uci=a!7&amp;btvi=3&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=359\" name=\"aswift_6\" width=\"620\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!7\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-query-id=\"CKf7qo2JlogDFXoatwAdYVc9xA\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Gaines emphasized the importance of respecting the American flag and the sacrifices made by those who serve the country. \u201cDisrespecting the flag is like spitting on the graves of those who died protecting it,\u201d Gaines declared, reflecting a belief that the flag and anthem deserve unwavering respect, regardless of personal grievances.<\/p>\n<p>Gaines\u2019 comments have sparked a broader national debate about patriotism and the ways athletes express their political beliefs. Her stance highlights a segment of the population that views the national anthem as a sacred tradition, arguing that personal protests should not overshadow the respect owed to national symbols.<\/p>\n<p>Brittney Griner, who faced legal troubles in Russia, appeared taken aback by the harsh judgments. \u201cPeople called you careless and unpatriotic \u2014 I don\u2019t know where that came from and said you didn\u2019t deserve this country\u2019s help because you had knelt during the national anthem in protest of police brutality,\u201d Griner responded. Her confusion and frustration underscore the complexities of her situation and the broader societal divides over patriotism and protest.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1200\/675\/AP23050012452536-copy.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Riley Gaines calls Brittney Griner's remarks on transgender athlete  participation 'heartbreaking' | Fox News\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-pread\"><ins id=\"982a9496-b1bb43867e57216c3ac67057c0b2e46e-6-3171\" class=\"982a9496\" data-key=\"b1bb43867e57216c3ac67057c0b2e46e\"><ins id=\"982a9496-b1bb43867e57216c3ac67057c0b2e46e-6-3171-1\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3166493188367342\" data-ad-slot=\"8979166074\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_4_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_4\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?client=ca-pub-3166493188367342&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;slotname=8979166074&amp;adk=492091184&amp;adf=3153289241&amp;pi=t.ma~as.8979166074&amp;w=620&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1724792589&amp;rafmt=1&amp;format=620x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcelebritieshollywoods.com%2Fsonds%2Friley-gaines-slams-basketball-star-brittney-griner-for-kneeling-during-national-anthem%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawE7HlhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHR8JdaZVgnucPAfzmvm20AfD0YVMLbHFyBOL7Q5BfSWC3tPnHi8cF-t3DA_aem_x02aN5b35dh6N5yiLk_9uw&amp;fwr=0&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTAuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTI3LjAuNjUzMy4xMjIiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siTm90KUE7QnJhbmQiLCI5OS4wLjAuMCJdLFsiR29vZ2xlIENocm9tZSIsIjEyNy4wLjY1MzMuMTIyIl0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEyNy4wLjY1MzMuMTIyIl1dLDBd&amp;dt=1724792589618&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=3531&amp;idt=329&amp;shv=r20240822&amp;mjsv=m202408210101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D78cacd932d774fa5%3AT%3D1722536847%3ART%3D1724360286%3AS%3DALNI_MYGLhMWpuEWHokpfbToxmwTK0GFVw&amp;gpic=UID%3D00000e920c677c09%3AT%3D1722536847%3ART%3D1724360286%3AS%3DALNI_MZC9Ft7rS45nagHWlsv5n9KVm5Qrw&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D30ea949d700d9233%3AT%3D1722536847%3ART%3D1724360286%3AS%3DAA-AfjawZlPUPElyUVjOn1MbJHOk&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C980x280%2C620x280%2C620x280&amp;nras=1&amp;correlator=921905200842&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=-420&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=768&amp;u_w=1366&amp;u_ah=728&amp;u_aw=1366&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=0.667&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=542&amp;ady=3815&amp;biw=2023&amp;bih=961&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=44759875%2C44759926%2C44759842%2C42531706%2C95337874%2C95338229%2C95341519&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=3731125499316458&amp;tmod=540498557&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1920&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1366%2C0%2C1366%2C728%2C2049%2C961&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cebr%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=0.67&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=0&amp;psd=W251bGwsbnVsbCwibGFiZWxfb25seV81IiwxXQ..&amp;nt=1&amp;ifi=5&amp;uci=a!5&amp;btvi=2&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=335\" name=\"aswift_4\" width=\"620\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!5\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-query-id=\"COfo84yJlogDFa4GtwAd_hUFCQ\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/ins><\/ins><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This incident serves as a vivid reminder of the polarizing nature of national anthem protests. For some, like Gaines, such protests are seen as a profound disrespect to the nation and its values. For others, including Griner, kneeling during the anthem is a powerful statement against systemic injustice and a call for change.<\/p>\n<p>As public figures, both Gaines and Griner have platforms that amplify their voices, and their clash over this issue reflects ongoing tensions in American society. The debate about how to appropriately honor the flag and what it means to be patriotic continues to provoke passionate responses from all sides, illustrating the deeply held beliefs that drive this national conversation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riley Gaines Slams Basketball Star Brittney Griner for Kneeling During National Anthem &nbsp; Recently, a heated dispute between swimmer Riley Gaines and basketball star Brittney Griner has emerged as a &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4920,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4919","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4919","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4919"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4919\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4921,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4919\/revisions\/4921"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4920"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4919"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4919"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4919"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}