sports
February 9, 2026
Trump calls Hunter Hess ‘a real loser’ for skier’s ambivalence about representing US
Hess had said representing the US was ‘a little hard’
TL;DR
- Donald Trump criticized Olympian Hunter Hess on Truth Social, labeling him a 'real loser' for his comments about representing the US.
- Hess stated that representing the US at the Winter Olympics brought 'mixed emotions' due to current national and geopolitical crises.
- Hess clarified that his representation was for friends, family, and positive aspects of the US, not necessarily all current events.
- Republican Representative Tim Burchett also criticized Hess, advising him to 'shut up and go play in the snow.'
- Other Team USA athletes, including figure skater Amber Glenn and Mikaela Shiffrin, have also expressed discomfort or nuanced views about representing the US, leading to criticism.
- The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) acknowledged abusive messages towards athletes and is working with law enforcement to ensure their safety.
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