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Bosnia Claps Back Hard After U.S. Soccer Reporter Brags That She Can't Find The Country On A Map
Speaking to her colleagues in the studio, Velez quipped:
"The next round, Team USA will play Bosnia next Wednesday and one thing about Bosnia, I could not point out where it is on a map."
"I don’t know the first thing about Bosnia and I don’t want to know because Team USA, we’re back, we’re better than ever."
The Bosnian National Team responded in the most appropriate manner, by sharing video of Velez with the caption:
"My goodness, the stereotypes write themselves……"
You can see their post here:
Internationally, U.S. tourists are stereotyped as knowing very little about the rest of the world. Velez's comment didn't help dispel that reputation.
An American journalist, especially one that covers sports, declaring they know nothing about Bosnia and Herzegovina (often referred to as just Bosnia) should be an embarrassing admission, not a point of pride.
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The Southeastern European nation, once a member of the Communist Bloc during the Cold War as part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, was home to the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.
After the fall of communism in Europe, Yugoslavia, like many former communist nations, eventually split and became six separate countries—Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia—and one recognized nation state—Kosovo.
The U.S. was heavily involved in the Bosnian War that began in 1992. The bloody conflict devastated the region.
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U.S. forces led a NATO bombing campaign and the United States brokered the final peace settlement between Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Slovenia in 1995 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. U.S. military forces remained active in the region until 2004.
A journalist not knowing any of this world and U.S. history is not really an insult for Bosnia and Herzegovina. It's a damning indictment of American education, and Bosnian Football recognized this, even if Velez initially didn't.
In a subsequent post, the Bosnian national team pointed out:
"To make things worse, the President of ABC News is get this…..a Bosnian!"
Oof...
Several of Velez's international colleagues called her out for her ill-conceived comments, including football reporter Nima Tavallaey Roodsari of Sweden...
...British writer and journalist Mark Chadbourn...
...and Canadian journalist Mark Slapinski.
They weren't alone in calling out Velez for bragging about being ignorant.
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After the backlash, Velez posted a statement on social media, writing:
"In a poor effort to have a little fun with World Cup competition, I took it too far and made a thoughtless comment on air that was insensitive and inappropriate. I apologize to the people of Bosnia and the Bosnian Football team. The World Cup is supposed to be about uniting communities around the world, and my comment didn't reflect that spirit. Wishing all the teams the very best as they continue their World Cup journey."
Bosnian Football was gracious enough to share her post.
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Hopefully the rest of the World Cup can avoid such ignorant comments.
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'New York Post' Roasted Over Eyeroll-Worthy Headline About Mamdani Jumping In NYC Pool For Summer Tradition
You can see it below.
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The Post even shared a video of the moment.
The Post's article notes that "Hizzoner joined dozens of young kids at Thomas Jefferson Pool for the plunge and broke the rules in the process, which requires all swimmers to wear bathing suits in the water." It adds that "Mamdani even kept his black socks on as he made his half-hearted cannonball."
It continues:
"All swimmers are required to wear bathing suits in Big Apple public pools, and males need to have mesh lining in their trunks — unless they prefer Speedos, which are also allowed. The rules are to maintain healthy chemical levels in the pools, according to the Parks Department."
As if thinking Mamdani confirming he would jump into a pool to mark the official start of the New York City public pool system's summer season is a bad thing, the Post also noted:
"The socialist mayor had committed to the leap after being pressed by Katie Honan of The City Reporter, who asked if he would resume the obscure practice of mayors jumping into pools on opening day."
"Mayor Michael Bloomberg was the last to get wet, with Bill de Blasio and Eric Adams tapping out on the tradition. “I’m gonna be honest, I may do it. I may commit to it,” Mamdani said in March, though he only officially confirmed his daring leap this week."
Their attempt to smear Mamdani backfired spectacularly.
It's just not right-wing media's day.
We wonder just how much the Post would flip out the day Mamdani decides to go out in a tan suit.
Trump Dragged For Not Understanding How Passports Work After Claiming New Ones Featuring His Image Will Include Bizarre Warning Phrase
Roughly 25,000 to 30,000 of the special passports will be available through the Washington passport office ahead of July 4, while standard passports will still be offered elsewhere. The move is the latest in a broader effort to attach Trump’s likeness and signature to official commemorative items tied to the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration.
The rendering Trump posted shows a large image of himself standing above the Resolute Desk opposite a page showing the Founders signing the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago.
And in his post's caption, he claims the passports will read,
"Welcome, but be good!"
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The announcement quickly drew ridicule, with critics pointing out that a passport is a document issued to American citizens for international travel, not something used to welcome people into the United States.
Many suggested Trump appeared to be confusing a U.S. passport with a visa and mocked him profusely.
Trump's face won't just be seen on passports.
It recently emerged that Trump approved a proposed design featuring his portrait on a new $250 bill bearing his signature, despite longstanding federal law barring living people from appearing on U.S. currency.
According to four current and former Treasury Department employees who spoke to the Washington Post anonymously out of fear of retaliation, two political appointees at the department repeatedly pressed Bureau of Engraving and Printing staff beginning last year to develop prototype designs for the bill.
Bureau staff ultimately produced several mockups, including one depicting Trump’s face at the center of the $250 note between the signatures of the president and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, according to one employee. The Post, which broke the story, said it also reviewed documents supporting the account.
