Enes Kanter Becomes Hero for Conservative Americans

The NBA's Enes Kanter appears to be on his way to winning conservative American hearts and minds after telling Fox News that people who criticize the United States should "Keep their mouth shut." The Boston Celtics center, who is now officially known as Enes Kanter Freedom following a change to his legal last name, became an American citizen on Monday after swearing his oath of allegiance. Nike, Kanter says, has remained silent despite publicly backing other civil rights campaigns such as Black Lives Matter and Stop Asian Hate. "Kanter replied:"People should feel really blessed and lucky to be in America, because they love to criticize it, but when you live in a country like Turkey or, you know, China or somewhere else, you appreciate the freedoms you have here. Kanter said athletes, actors and celebrities are scared to criticize China because "Their money will be affected. But to me, human rights, democracy and freedom is way more important than everything they can offer me. You know, morals, values and principles are the most important thing in life." Kanter "Embodies many of the values that make our nation great," Pompeo wrote on Twitter. "He knows the importance of freedom and is courageous about speaking up for it. Today, he becomes an American citizen. Congratulations!".