Megan Rapinoe weighs in on backlash over Caitlin Clark 'white privilege' comments Megan Rapinoe has taken a furious swipe at conservatives amid the backlash over Caitlin Clark's controversial 'white privilege' comments.
'I think what Caitlin did in her quotes, or in the article, was speak explicitly about her White privilege, and that is what is receiving so much criticism or backlash, and that is the lesson,' the former USWNT soccer captain said.
Women's basketball superstar Clark - who enjoyed a record-breaking rookie season with the Indiana Fever in 2024 - sparked fierce debate after she was named TIME Athlete of the Year last week.
Clark sparked fury by discussing 'white privilege' after being named TIME Athlete of the Year.
Yet according to Rapinoe, the fiery reaction to Clark's comments 'says a lot' about America's views on race.
