Trump derides US skier Hunter Hess over mixed feelings about 2026 Olympics
Former President Donald Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess on Truth Social for saying representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics brings mixed emotions amid domestic tensions. Hess said wearing the flag doesn’t mean he represents everything happening in the US, but rather his friends and family and what he believes is good about the country. The remarks drew GOP backlash, while other athletes faced online abuse and used the moment to emphasize values like diversity and resilience; the USOPC pledged to protect athletes and remove threats.
