ADVERTISEMENT “I think those are the basics of what we’re talking about,” she added.

Rapinoe has been an outspoken critic of Trump, saying last month that she wouldn't visit the "f---ing White House" if the team were invited after the World Cup. She has also been vocal about gay rights and the fight for equal pay, following her team's equal pay lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation.

Speaking to Todd, Rapinoe acknowledged that her Trump-supporting fans feel she has demonstrated "disrespect" with her past comments and her decision to protest during the national anthem , but said she will "continue to be vulnerable and be honest and be open."



"I think Trump's message excludes people that look like me and that are me, of course, but it excludes a lot of people in his base as well," she said. "And I think that he's trying to divide so he can conquer, not unite so we can all conquer."

The U.S. went on to capture its second straight World Cup two weeks after Rapinoe's White House comment, which quickly went viral online.

Todd also pressed Rapinoe on what she plans to do next, asking the athlete if she would ever run for office.



Rapinoe replied that she plans to continue playing soccer.