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Following the 2016 election of Donald Trump, Joel Embiid stated, "I feel like racism isn’t over," expressing concern about the political climate and the message sent by the election results.
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In recent interviews regarding his citizenship and role in the community, Embiid has focused on family and professional legacy , largely avoiding direct partisan commentary or endorsements during the 2024 cycle.
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On the night of the 2016 U.S. Presidential election, Embiid tweeted, 'America is tanking!!! All we can do is Trust The Process...' , using his famous basketball catchphrase to characterize the election of Donald Trump as a negative decline.
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In recent interviews regarding his citizenship and role in the community, Embiid has focused on family and professional legacy, largely avoiding direct partisan commentary or endorsements during the 2024 cycle.
Notes: Reflects a shift toward a more private or 'politically correct' public persona as a veteran player.
Recent silence or neutrality on specific candidates suggests a move away from the overt political commentary he engaged in during 2016-2020.
Embiid celebrated the 2020 election results on social media, tweeting "VOTE EXPIRED" in reference to Donald Trump's time in office, and later posted "TRUST THE PROCESS" as Biden was declared the winner.
Notes: The 'Vote Expired' tweet was a play on the 'Shot Clock Expired' basketball terminology.
Publicly celebrating the defeat of the MAGA incumbent indicates a clear anti-MAGA alignment.
Embiid has been an active participant in NBA-led social justice initiatives, including the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition, which advocates for voting rights and criminal justice reform—issues often at odds with MAGA platform priorities.
Notes: The NBA's 2020 'Bubble' season featured heavy emphasis on Black Lives Matter and social justice.
Alignment with institutional social justice movements in professional sports is generally viewed as a counter-signal to MAGA cultural values.
Embiid has consistently participated in NBA-led social justice initiatives, including wearing 'Justice' on his jersey during the 2020 NBA Bubble, a movement often at odds with MAGA rhetoric regarding athlete activism.
Notes: Part of the league-wide response to the George Floyd protests.
Alignment with the BLM-adjacent social justice movements in the NBA is a strong indicator of opposition to the MAGA platform's stance on such activism.
Embiid has made several remarks regarding the divisiveness of the political climate during the Trump era, often highlighting how it affects minority communities and immigrants.
Notes: General sentiment expressed across various media scrums.
Consistent framing of the MAGA era as one of negative division and increased racism aligns with an anti-MAGA posture.
In a 2017 interview, Embiid advised Americans to 'Trust the Process' regarding Trump's presidency, but clarified his skepticism by noting that the country was 'tanking' and that people were 'scared' of the new administration.
Notes: Interview with Yahoo Sports.
The advice to 'trust the process' was framed within a critique of the administration's start, reinforcing his earlier 'tanking' comments.
In 2017, Embiid posted a doctored image appearing to show a tweet from Donald Trump endorsing him for the NBA All-Star game. The move was widely interpreted as a satirical use of Trump's likeness to garner attention.
Notes: The tweet was a fake 'Retweet' used for marketing purposes.
While humorous, using the then-President's persona in a mocking or 'trolling' fashion aligns with his previous critical statements.
Following the 2016 election of Donald Trump, Joel Embiid stated, "I feel like racism isn’t over," expressing concern about the political climate and the message sent by the election results.
Notes: Statement made during an interview with The Vertical podcast.
Direct quote from the athlete expressing a negative view of the social implications of the MAGA movement's first major victory. High confidence due to widespread reporting of the specific quote.
On the night of the 2016 U.S. Presidential election, Embiid tweeted, 'America is tanking!!! All we can do is Trust The Process...', using his famous basketball catchphrase to characterize the election of Donald Trump as a negative decline.
Notes: The tweet was widely interpreted as a critique of the election outcome.
The term 'tanking' in sports refers to a deliberate strategy of losing or failing. Applying this to the country upon Trump's win is a clear anti-MAGA signal.
On the night of the 2016 election, Embiid tweeted, "Well America is tanking!!! All we can do is Trust The Process," comparing the election of Donald Trump to the 76ers' strategy of intentional losing to rebuild.
Notes: The tweet used his famous 'Trust The Process' catchphrase in a derogatory political context.
The use of 'tanking'—a term for failure or intentional decline—to describe the election result is a clear signal of opposition to the MAGA movement's ascent.