On Wednesday, U.S. Olympic icon Simone Biles broke her silence on the recent election results, making her stance known on social media.
After news broke that former President Donald Trump had defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in both the popular vote and electoral college, Biles addressed President Biden directly on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, urging him to “make things shake” in his final days in office.
Simone Biles has not shied away from speaking her mind about former President Donald Trump in the past, particularly after his controversial comments on employment for Black Americans.
In the wake of a projected victory for former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris in both the electoral college and popular vote, Olympic legend Simone Biles made her voice heard.
"Mr Biden, I need you to stand up, straighten your back and make some things shake before your departure," Biles wrote, signing the post, "xoxo the women in America."
In another post, she shared a statement highlighting the absurdity of choosing a convicted felon over a woman, adding the caption: "F-cking insane!" In a third, she shared a message from "We The Urban" addressing women's mental health, signaling her concern for the well-being of women during this period.
Although Biles has mostly avoided direct political commentary during the 2024 election cycle, she did subtly reference former President Donald Trump’s controversial debate remark claiming that illegal immigrants were “taking Black jobs.”
Trump’s remarks, which downplayed the unique struggles of Black communities, drew criticism from many, including Biles, who tweeted, “I love my Black job."