President Trump Slams Hunter Hess After Skier Expresses 'Mixed Emotions' About Representing US at Olympics
In a heated exchange, President Donald Trump called Olympic skier Hunter Hess "a real loser" on Sunday, criticizing his decision to participate in the Winter Games despite expressing "mixed emotions" about representing the United States.
Hess had been asked about his feelings towards competing for the US, given the current state of affairs back home. In response, he stated that it brings up mixed emotions and that there are a lot of issues he's not a fan of. However, he also emphasized that he represents the values and ideals that he believes in, such as freedom and unity.
Trump took issue with Hess' stance, suggesting that if he doesn't want to represent the US, he shouldn't have tried out for the team. The President also expressed his difficulty in rooting for someone like Hess.
Hess responded on Instagram, stating "I love my country" and acknowledging that there are things that could be better. He also emphasized the importance of having the freedom to express his opinions and highlighted the positive aspects of the Olympics, which brings people together during times of division.
The comments have sparked a wider conversation about the role of athletes in representing their country, especially during times of social unrest. Many athletes have used their platforms to speak out on issues they care about, and some have faced backlash from politicians like Trump.
In this case, Hess' teammate Chris Lillis echoed his sentiments, saying that the US needs to focus on respecting everyone's rights and treating its citizens with love and respect. The Olympics can serve as a powerful reminder of what America is trying to represent: unity and inclusivity.
Trump's comments have been met with criticism from many quarters, with some accusing him of being tone-deaf and insensitive. As the Winter Games approach, it remains to be seen how Hess will navigate his role as an American athlete in the face of controversy at home.
In a heated exchange, President Donald Trump called Olympic skier Hunter Hess "a real loser" on Sunday, criticizing his decision to participate in the Winter Games despite expressing "mixed emotions" about representing the United States.
Hess had been asked about his feelings towards competing for the US, given the current state of affairs back home. In response, he stated that it brings up mixed emotions and that there are a lot of issues he's not a fan of. However, he also emphasized that he represents the values and ideals that he believes in, such as freedom and unity.
Trump took issue with Hess' stance, suggesting that if he doesn't want to represent the US, he shouldn't have tried out for the team. The President also expressed his difficulty in rooting for someone like Hess.
Hess responded on Instagram, stating "I love my country" and acknowledging that there are things that could be better. He also emphasized the importance of having the freedom to express his opinions and highlighted the positive aspects of the Olympics, which brings people together during times of division.
The comments have sparked a wider conversation about the role of athletes in representing their country, especially during times of social unrest. Many athletes have used their platforms to speak out on issues they care about, and some have faced backlash from politicians like Trump.
In this case, Hess' teammate Chris Lillis echoed his sentiments, saying that the US needs to focus on respecting everyone's rights and treating its citizens with love and respect. The Olympics can serve as a powerful reminder of what America is trying to represent: unity and inclusivity.
Trump's comments have been met with criticism from many quarters, with some accusing him of being tone-deaf and insensitive. As the Winter Games approach, it remains to be seen how Hess will navigate his role as an American athlete in the face of controversy at home.
. It seems like he's trying to control what athletes can and can't do, which isn't exactly fair 
. I get that he's upset about Hess' mixed emotions, but shouldn't we be supporting our athletes in speaking out on issues they care about? 
. It's not that simple, though. As Hess said, he represents values like freedom and unity, which are at the heart of what America's supposed to be about 
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. I think we need more athletes speaking out on issues and less politicians trying to silence them 
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, what's wrong with this guy 
? Can't he just chill 
? I mean, Hunter Hess is just speaking from his heart 
. Like, can't we all just get along 
? Trump's reaction is so extra 
, it's like he's trying to stir up drama instead of being all supportive 
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." Give me a break! 
The Olympics are about unity and inclusivity, right? 
And that's exactly what Chris Lillis said - we need to respect everyone's rights and treat our citizens with love and respect 
, not this drama-filled Trump train 
. Hess is speaking his mind and standing up for what he believes in, which I think is pretty admirable 
. And let's be real, the Olympics are all about bringing people together, not tearing them apart 
. Trump needs to chill out and focus on being a unifying figure instead of stirring up drama 
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. The Olympics are all about bringing people together, not tearing them apart.
that's what we need more of in this country.
. And Trump can just... tweet about it 
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, but Trump comes out swinging like a boxer without a care about how his words affect others. I get that there are a lot of issues going on in the US, but does he have to take it out on this poor guy? And honestly, it's kinda sad to see athletes getting caught in the crossfire like this 
. Can't we just focus on unity & inclusivity instead of dividing people over politics?
i'm still tryna figure out why he's so mad at Hunter Hess idk man maybe he's just salty bc no one likes him 
I think @HunterHess is totally right to speak out about the issues he's not a fan of, even if it means having mixed emotions about representing the US 
Trump's response just shows how out of touch he is with the values of athletes and the global community 
he's always trying to stir up drama but this time he went too far. Hunter Hess is just speaking truth and expressing himself, that's what we need more of - not a President trying to silence people who don't agree with him 
. And I love how Chris Lillis brought up the importance of treating everyone with love and respect 
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. Like, what even is the point of having athletes compete if they're not gonna be able to express themselves freely? 
. And let's be real, the Olympics are all about coming together and celebrating our differences 
. Anyway, I hope Hunter Hess doesn't let Trump get to him too much 
. The guy can't even root for someone like Hess because of his own politics 
. And now he's making everyone else feel bad too by criticizing them for speaking out. 
can't handle the fact that someone's not going to be his biggest fan, that's kinda the point of democracy right?