Michelle Obama Defends Simone Biles' Podium Bow In Wake Of NFL Star's Criticism

Wednesday, 7 August 2024
Michelle Obama raced to Simone Biles' defense Tuesday ... praising her for bowing to her competitor on an Olympics podium this week -- just hours after an NFL star called the act "disgusting." Biles -- alongside her Team USA squadmate, Jordan…

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Michelle Obama raced to Simone Biles' defense Tuesday ... praising her for bowing to her competitor on an Olympics podium this week -- just hours after an NFL star called the act "disgusting."

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