“It is tough and frustrating”: The time when Michael Phelps was worried about raising his kids under Trump administration


“It is tough and frustrating”: The time when Michael Phelps was worried about raising his kids under Trump administration

Michael Phelps, often known as one of the greatest swimmers of all time, announced his retirement after the 2016 Rio Olympics. Since then he has been spending much of his time with his family, helping raise his three children. He has been teaching his children to swim too- teaching them show to be water-safe, and how to manage their mental health. Phelps himself had a rocky journey with his mental health, especially during his competitive years at the Olympics.

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Despite winning 28 medals and breaking 39 records over the span of his career, Phelps has struggled with depression and continues to deal with it. Phelps decided to go public with his feelings and struggles, to make those around him comfortable and help remove the stigma that people have. Participating in 5 Olympic Games, Phelps said that at times it was hard to even get out of bed. He does not want other people to shy away from seeking help, especially his children.

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Michael Phelps raised concerns regarding the Trump administration

Michael Phelps and his children
Michael Phelps and his children

Talking in an interview, Michael Phelps was asked about the direction that the country was taking under the Trump administration, and the effect that it may have on his children. “The world is always going to change, though. It’s the same thing with social media: Fifteen years ago, we didn’t have that stuff. There are a lot of things that are frustrating about the world we live in today, and Nicole and I are always two people who try to stay in our lane, focus on what we have to do, and what we have to do with our kids. It is tough and frustrating at times, but we can’t control that,” said Phelps according to thedailybeast.com.

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“It is tough and frustrating at times, but we can’t control that. I can’t go down to the White House, knock on the president’s door and say, “You’ve got to change this.” It’s not going to happen,” added Phelps, emphasising that the environment was very chaotic under the administration.

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