Brittney Griner Defends Patriotism Amid Criticism and Russian Ordeal
TL;DR
WNBA player Brittney Griner expressed her shock at being labeled unpatriotic for kneeling during the national anthem, emphasizing her family's military background and her right to protest as an American. Griner, who was detained in Russia for carrying cannabis oil, highlighted the harsh conditions she faced and her renewed appreciation for American freedoms, including the right to protest.
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