U.S. soccer captain criticizes Trump travel ban, says he is ‘sad and embarrassed’
TORONTO — U.S. soccer captain Michael Bradley says he is “sad and embarrassed” by President Donald Trump’s travel ban.
Bradley, who is also Toronto FC’s skipper, took to Instagram to add to comments made earlier in an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Grant Wahl.
“After 15 minutes of an interview that was centered around soccer and our national team, he asked me about my thoughts on President Trump’s ban of Muslims,” Bradley wrote in his verified account.
“A very fair question. But one that caught me totally off guard. Uncomfortable giving such strong thoughts without really being able to think them through, I gave an answer where I tried to make it clear that while I understand the need for safety, the values and ideals of our country should never be sacrificed.