Simone Biles reacted to the presidential election results by calling out President Joe Biden.
The Olympic gold medalist encouraged the 46th president to take action in the final months of his presidency after Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump.
“Mr Biden, I need you to stand up, straighten your back and make some things shake before your departure,” Biles wrote via X on Wednesday.
She signed off the message, “xoxo the women in america 💙.”
President-elect Trump — who previously won the election in 2016 — was declared the winner over Vice President Harris early Wednesday morning.
Shortly after, Biles shared her emotional reaction to Trump’s victory on Threads.
“you gotta be f–king kidding me,” she posted, adding, “I’m SO sorry america.”
The elite gymnast, 27, also wrote, “we deserve better 💔.”
Several hours after Biles’ call-to-action to Biden, the commander-in-chief applauded Harris, 60, for her concession speech at Howard University this afternoon.
“What America saw today was the Kamala Harris I know and deeply admire. She’s been a tremendous partner and public servant full of integrity, courage, and character,” he said in statement shared on X.
“Under extraordinary circumstances, she stepped up and led a historic campaign that embodied what’s possible when guided by a strong moral compass and a clear vision for a nation that is more free, more just, and full of more opportunities for all Americans.”
Biden, 81, went on to say that choosing Harris as his vice president was the “very first decision” he made when he became the Democratic presidential nominee in 2020.
“It was the best decision I made. Her story represents the best of America’s story. And as she made clear today, I have no doubt that she’ll continue writing that story,” he continued.
“She will continue the fight with purpose, determination, and joy. She will continue to be a champion for all Americans. Above all, she will continue to be a leader our children will look up to for generations to come as she puts her stamp on America’s future.”
Along with Biles, other celebrities and public figures have also shared their reactions to Trump, 78, returning to the White House in 2025.
“Please unfollow me if you voted against female rights. Against disability rights. Yeah that. Unfollow me because what you did is unreal. Don’t want followers like this,” Christina Applegate posted on X Wednesday morning.
Meanwhile, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy claimed Democrats left him “no choice” but to vote for the former president.
“That was the worst campaign and their pure arrogance and moral superiority have driven people away,” he said in a “rant” on Instagram Tuesday night.
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