'Stand up and make things shake': Simone Biles' tweet to Joe Biden goes viral

The 2024 U.S. elections have just concluded, witnessing a close race between two major candidates, former Vice-President Kamala Harris facing off against former President Donald Trump . It was Trump who emerged victorious, securing his place back in the Oval Office. Despite the narrow margins, the outcome has left many Americans reflecting on the state of the nation and questioning the future direction of the country. With the political landscape shifting once again, voices from all corners of society, including prominent public figures, are speaking out.


One such voice is that of Simone Biles, the legendary Olympic gymnast who often comes under the limelight for her outspoken stances on social issues. As the political climate continues to evolve, Biles has said she will not remain silent. She recently took to social media to voice her thoughts concerning the current state of affairs, delivering a message to President Biden in the process. In a tweet on X (formerly known as Twitter), Biles addressed Biden directly, urging him to take decisive action before leaving office. "Mr. Biden, I need you to stand up, straighten your back, and make some things shake before your departure. xoxo the women in America,", the tweet has gone viral on social media, attracting comments from the public across America and around the globe.

Mr Biden,
I need you to stand up, straighten your back and make some things shake before your departure

xoxo the women in america 💙

— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) November 6, 2024

Throughout her career, she has used the platform to share her views about those in power. On Election Day, for instance, she made it clear that she supported Kamala Harris in the presidential race. Biles' vocal stance is not limited to one party or candidate; she has expressed frustrations with both sides of the political spectrum at times, always focusing on the issues she feels most strongly about.

After the 2024 election results wrapped up, Biles posted her feelings on social media, sharing her thoughts that echoed what many citizens were thinking. In one post, she wrote, "We deserve better," accompanied by a broken heart emoji, and in another post, she expressed regret with a comment that read, "I'm SO sorry, America."

Back in August, she responded to a controversial remark made by President Biden during a debate in which he claimed that migrants were taking "Black jobs" and "Hispanic jobs" from American citizens. Biles, who is Black, took to social media to push back against these comments, writing, "I love my black job" in response to a post from singer Ricky Davila. Her message was clear: she stands by her accomplishments and the opportunities that have come her way, rejecting any divisive rhetoric that attempts to pit different communities against each other.