Muffet McGraw, who coached the Notre Dame women’s basketball team to two national championships, is blowing the whistle on Donald Trump.
McGraw wrote a scathing rebuke of the president in light of the events in Minneapolis, calling him a “fascist” who should be “removed” from the White House.
On X, formerly Twitter, McGraw listened to the murders of Trayvon Martin, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.
She then turned to Renée Good and Alex Pretti, protesters of Trump’s immigration policies before they were shot by federal agents deployed by the president. Video evidence does not support government efforts to demonize the victims.
“We no longer believe in the rule of law, or the principle that no one is above it – because under this administration the opposite has proven to be true,” McGraw wrote. “Justice is no longer blind; it is bought with money and protected by power.”
“We need real change,” she continued. “…What we need is a reckoning in Washington. Until we remove the fascist in the White House, we will continue to see our democracy crumble.”
McGraw led the Irish to titles in 2001 and 2018 before you retire in 2020.
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The basketball world has heard from others about how the tragedy unfolded in the Twin Cities.
Victor Wembanyama of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs said he was “shocked.”
“I think it’s crazy that some people can make it look or sound like it’s acceptable, just like killing civilians is acceptable,” he told reporters.
Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks, who previously played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, wrote on X:
“What is happening in the Twin Cities and the Great North Star State is heartbreaking to watch. These events have cost lives and shocked families – and we must call for accountability, transparency and protection for all people. This moment demands that we honestly reflect on what our values really are. My thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences go out to the families of Renée Good and Alex Pretti. … I stand with the people of Minnesota.”
