🔥🇺🇸“Saved from a Russian Gulag and THIS Is How You Thank America?” – Riley Gaines UNLEASHES on Brittney Griner for Kneeling During National Anthem in Scathing Rant That’s Sparking Outrage and Applause Across the Nation 🎤💥
In a fiery and unapologetic statement that’s gone viral, former NCAA swimmer and outspoken activist Riley Gaines has slammed WNBA star Brittney Griner for continuing to kneel during the national anthem. The comment that ignited headlines? Gaines didn’t hold back: “You don’t have to sing or anything, but you need to show some respect for the country that saved you from a Russian gulag.”
The remark references Griner’s high-profile detainment in Russia in 2022, where she spent nearly 10 months imprisoned before being released in a controversial prisoner exchange. For Gaines and many of her supporters, the act of kneeling—especially after the U.S. intervened on Griner’s behalf—is viewed as a betrayal.
“Disrespecting the flag,” Gaines continued, “is like spitting on the graves of those who died protecting it.”
Gaines’ comments quickly stirred both support and backlash, igniting a cultural flashpoint that once again placed athletes’ political activism in the spotlight. Her words struck a nerve with Americans who feel that patriotism should transcend politics, especially when someone has been, in their eyes, rescued by the very nation they protest.
On the other hand, Griner has remained firm in her stance. While she hasn’t directly responded to Gaines, she’s previously addressed the criticism. “People called me unpatriotic,” Griner said in an earlier interview. “I was kneeling for justice. For voices that never get heard. That doesn’t mean I don’t love my country—it means I want it to be better.”
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Griner, who knelt to protest police brutality and racial injustice, has consistently stated that her actions are not anti-American, but rather part of her effort to push for accountability and systemic reform.
Still, the optics of kneeling after being freed from a Russian prison at great diplomatic and financial cost have proven polarizing. To many, it appears ungrateful. To others, it’s a reaffirmation of the right to protest—a right uniquely protected in the U.S.
As Gaines and Griner remain public figures with loyal followers on both sides of the political divide, their clash represents the broader national tension over what patriotism means today. Is it blind allegiance, or is it demanding that the country live up to its ideals?
For Riley Gaines, the answer is clear: standing during the anthem is a non-negotiable sign of respect. For Brittney Griner, it’s more complicated—an expression of deep love for a country she believes can, and must, do better.
One thing is certain: this debate is far from over. 🇺🇸🔥
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