It's a very damning statement, it's meant to be! And what does it matter if I've met the woman or not? Her discourse and expounded sentiments on television and in the rest of the media confirm her attitudes and beliefs.
People in general may or may not agree with taking the knee and they may or may not be racists but I think cabinet ministers and people of colour in particular should openly support it lest the message gets twisted by the true racists.