Sport nationLEWIS HAMILTON’S FEUD WITH DONALD TRUMP: A HISTORY OF THE F1 STAR’S SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER
Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula One World Champion, has never been afraid to speak his mind and challenge those in positions of power. One of his most notable feuds has been with former US President Donald Trump, with whom he has clashed on several occasions.
Hamilton’s willingness to speak out against Trump’s policies and actions has earned him widespread praise and admiration. However, it has also led to him receiving threats and abuse from some quarters.
In a recent interview with TIME Magazine, Hamilton spoke out against Trump’s attack on ‘diversity, equality and inclusion’ in the workplace. “I’m not going to change what [Trump] does, or the government does – all I can do is try to make sure that in my space, in my environment, I’m trying to elevate people,” Hamilton said.
“There’s going to be forces along the way that don’t want that, for whatever reason I can’t fathom. That doesn’t stop me. It is a fight that we’ll just keep fighting.”
This was not the first time Hamilton had spoken out against Trump. In 2020, he criticized the then-President’s response to the Black Lives Matter protests, which were sparked by the death of George Floyd.
Hamilton reposted a viral photo of the White House with the lights turned out during the protests, and captioned it: “This is the visual that will define Trump. 100,000 dead, 40 million unemployed, cities under attack by violent police. When his country needed a leader, Donald Trump turned off the lights and hid in his bunker.”
Hamilton’s willingness to speak out against injustice has earned him widespread admiration. He has used his platform to raise awareness about a range of issues, including racism, inequality, and environmentalism.
As one of the most successful and influential athletes in the world, Hamilton’s voice carries significant weight. His refusal to stay silent in the face of injustice is an inspiration to millions, and a testament to the power of sport to drive positive change.
Hamilton’s feud with Trump may be just one aspect of his broader commitment to social justice. However, it is a powerful reminder of the importance of speaking truth to power, and of the impact that one person can have when they refuse to stay silent.
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Amina Umar
