Biles Rallies Biden to ‘Shake Things Up’ Before Trump Takes Over
Just hours after projections indicated that Donald Trump would defeat Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, legendary Olympic gymnast Simone Biles delivered a message to outgoing President Joe Biden: “Stand up, straighten your back, and make some things shake before your departure.”
Biles, who had openly supported Harris’s campaign, expressed her dismay over the election results in a series of posts on the social media platform Threads. “We deserve better,” she wrote, alongside a broken heart emoji. “I’m SO sorry, America,” she added.
This was not the first time the seven-time Olympic gold medalist has weighed in on presidential politics this year. In August, Biles appeared to clap back at comments made by then-candidate Trump, who had claimed that migrants were taking “Black jobs” and “Hispanic jobs” from Americans.
“I love my black job,” Biles wrote in response to a post by singer-songwriter Ricky Davila.
Biles had recently wrapped up the final show of the 2024 Gold Over America Tour, a celebratory event that showcased her and other top U.S. gymnasts. She has not shied away from using her platform to advocate for causes she believes in, including women’s rights and mental health awareness.
Now, in the wake of Trump’s victory, the 27-year-old gymnast is calling on Biden to take action before leaving the White House in January.
“Mr. Biden, I need you to stand up, straighten your back, and make some things shake before your departure. Biles wrote on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, “xoxo the women in America.”
Biles’ message to the outgoing president echoes the sentiments expressed by many Americans who are grappling with the unexpected election outcome. Supporters of the former president celebrate Trump’s win, while those who backed Harris feel disappointed and even disillusioned.
Despite the political turmoil, Biles remains a unifying figure in the world of sports and beyond. Her exceptional athletic achievements, combined with her outspoken advocacy for important causes, have solidified her status as a true trailblazer and role model for aspiring athletes and activists alike.
As Biden’s presidency draws to a close, it remains to be seen whether he will heed Biles’ call to “make some things shake” before departing. Regardless of the outcome, the gymnast’s impassioned message underscores the deep divisions and emotions that have come to define the 2024 election cycle.
One thing is certain: Simone Biles will continue to use her platform to fight for the causes she believes in, regardless of who occupies the Oval Office.