Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick was recently a hot topic of discussion in the community. Following her appearance at a Turning Point USA-hosted festival, she took to Instagram to dismiss various claims about her political alignment. Patrick has often expressed her opinions on social media and has never been shy about portraying her perspective.
The backlash from different factions has forced Danica Patrick to clear the air around her recent Instagram post about visiting the Turning Point USA event with younger sister Brooke Selman. Turning Point USA is a conservative non-profit organization established by Charlie Kirk, and the former driver’s post pushed some fans into determining her support towards a certain political ideology.
Danica Patrick dismisses political allegiance accusations from fans
Yesterday, Danica Patrick and her sister Brooke were guests at Turning Point USA’s annual event, AMFest. Danica described her evening in an Instagram post: “Sister came to town to check out @turningpointusa with me! Dad replied to our pic with – perfect daughters. We do love our country…. so AMfest (America fest) makes sense.”
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The post has created a controversial sentiment among the fans, and while many people would agree with it, the comments under the post have slammed her due to a difference in opinion. Addressing the backlash and clarifying her stance in the middle of the controversy, Danica Patrick posted an Instagram story, which read, “Y’all are losing your d*mn minds over my turning point post…”
“Here is where I stand with SOME current issues and politics. I am not a liberal. I am somewhere between republican and independent. I think our country should be run by someone that knows business and has integrity. I believe we should be able to speak freely.”
Danica Patrick has shared her views about her concerns about the political landscape of the United States occasionally. While she didn’t express any views this time, the fans didn’t hold back after Patrick had an opinion that contradicted a certain faction’s opinion.
Putting her perspective on the co-existence of people with different opinions and her love for America, she added, “I love this country, and I have lived in other places. I believe when people of different opinions speak face to face we realize we are more similar than different.”
“I don’t believe everything anyone says. I have been very torn over the years if I should give a s**t about politics or just live the life I want as an example. I have been doing the ladder. The reaction today is definitely interesting… since all I said was, I love this country.”
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In recent times, Danica Patrick has often been involved in controversial moments. In one of these instances, she faced criticism from the F1 community for her comments about American Formula 1 driver, Logan Sargeant.
“Didn’t come up through the ranks”: Patrick gives her controversial take on Logan Sargeant
Danica Patrick has had some experience racing in Junior Formula circuits. The 40-year-old spent six years from 1998 to 2004 devoting her career to Junior Formula racing. On the other hand, Williams Racing driver Logan Sargeant had a tough rookie season [finishing 21st] in the top tier of the motorsport.
Partnering with Alex Albon proved to be challenging for the American youngster, who has yet to impress his team. With his future in Formula 1 hanging by a thread, Danica Patrick’s comments may have only put more pressure on him.
“It’s so cool. I mean, it’s great that an American has had a point. It’s a long, long time since Michael Andretti I believe, so that’s fantastic.” commented Danica Patrick. “We don’t really know him that well in the States. He’s not super famous in the United States; he didn’t really come up through the ranks. He’s only becoming more well-known now as he spends his time in Formula 1.”
Danica may have hinted at Logan Sargeant’s deficiency of recognition due to his lack of experience in grassroots racing in his younger days. However, these comments didn’t go down well with F1 fans, putting her in the spotlight again.
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