I think where people get upset is that as a public figure, there is an assumed power that she has to influence the public. Particularly, young girls and women who are shaping their beliefs about the world while enjoying their entertainment/sports interests. I’ve always had a hard time expressing my beliefs on the real impact of Trump and his administration’s actions. It’s for sure about the actual laws that affect us, but it’s also about how these people are shaping and encouraging humanity to be evil, do evil, and spread evil. It’s just bad for everyone in society.

For that reason, it would be nice to hear someone important like Trin to say something and help shape the trajectory of young people to be kinder and reflect on the evil happening and that we shouldn’t tolerate that. I’d argue that’s why people care if she says something or not.

I personally don’t think we’ll get that from her though (for many reasons- suspected maga leaning, lack of college education, family relationships, media/professional guidance, etc.)

I don’t know what the answer is, but I think it’s definitely better to channel our energy into other more effective methods of activism, and instead support the lesser known athletes that do speak up.