Athletes Torn Between Flag and Policy at the Winter Olympics
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American Winter Olympians expressed mixed feelings about competing for the United States amid domestic upheaval, saying they love the country but are troubled by immigration enforcement and political actions; Diggins emphasizes racing for American values like love and respect, Hess says it’s hard, Lillis says he’s proud but heartbroken, Pannek criticizes immigration enforcement, and Glenn highlights LGBTQ+ rights.
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