Eileen Gu: Fame, Fortune, and the Culture War
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The article argues that Eileen Gu, a U.S.-born athlete competing for China, is labeled a traitor by JD Vance and others, but the real issue is Gu’s savvy branding and monetization—she’s the Olympics’ highest-paid athlete with major endorsements—highlighting how national loyalty and fame intersect in modern sports and fuel culture-war politics.
- Eileen Gu Will Never Be The Traitor JD Vance Wants Her To Be Defector
- Olympian Eileen Gu says she feels like a 'punching bag' amid backlash for competing with China over US Fox News
- Olympian Eileen Gu responds to JD Vance’s comments suggesting she should represent U.S. The New York Times
- The Hidden Government Funding of China’s American-Born Olympic Star The Wall Street Journal
- Eileen Gu responds to criticism from JD Vance, others in United States USA Today
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