Trump Blasts Team USA Skier for Political Remarks at the Winter Games
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President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess on social media for remarks about representing the United States at the Milano Cortina Winter Games, calling him a 'loser' and saying he shouldn’t have tried out. Hess said representing the U.S. feels complicated amid current politics. The article also notes other athletes’ responses—Amber Glenn facing backlash over LGBTQ-related comments and Mikaela Shiffrin emphasizing values like inclusivity and peaceful competition—highlighting the tense intersection of sports and politics during the Games.
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- Representing the red, white and blue is complicated for some Olympians The Washington Post
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