"team USA athletes' political remarks draw backlash at 2026 winter olympics
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"freestyle skier Hunter Hess from Bend, oregon, said the flag brought mixed emotions due to U.S. policies he dislikes, while figure skater Amber Glenn spoke out on [queer] challenges under the Trump administration and vowed not to stay silent on politics. fellow skier Chris Lillis called himself heartbroken about events back home, and former team USA skier Gus Kenworthy posted provocative anti-ice messages on instagram. conservatives like rep. Tim Burchett pushed back hard, urging athletes to focus on competition, with some calling for boycotts as the online divide highlights tensions over patriotism at the games."
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Tamyra Mensah-Stock is the perfect model of how Olympic athletes should represent America on the world stage
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) February 7, 2026
No woke garbage — Just pure pride:
“I love representing the U.S. I freakin’ love living there. I love it… I’m so happy I get to represent USA”🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/DIrO52jPwL
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