US Olympic gold medalist aims slap at Trump over "Black job"
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Washington: The Paris Olympics gold-winning gymnast from the United States, Simone Biles, aimed a slap at former President Donald Trump over his controversial comments referring to "Black jobs". The 27-year-old, who won two gold medals this Olympics, said on X that she loves her black job.
She wrote on X, "I love my black job," while quoting another post that called her "the GOAT", meaning Greatest Of All Time. The quoted post also said, "Winning Gold medals and dominating gymnastics is her black job."
The wider netizens world considered it as a slap at Trump for his recent statements that migrants are taking "Black jobs" in the US.
The conversation was joined by NBA elite and Team USA captain LeBron James later. He wrote "Black", followed by a goat emoji and heart emoji in response to Biles' post.
Donald Trump's repeated use of the phrase "Black jobs" triggered a major controversy, churning out severe criticism for stocking fears about immigration as well as reinforcing racial stereotypes.
Trump made the comment at the presidential debate with Joe Biden for the first time, garnering widespread flak. Many had questioned his statement, seeking what he meant by "Black job". Critics accused Trump of leaning to stereotypes about the work Black people do.
Not giving any mind to the criticism, Trump continued the use of the phrase at his campaign rallies and his appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists.
He defined "Black job" as "anybody that has a job. That is what it is." He then claimed that there was an invasion happening to the country, and the Black population was affected by it.