sports
February 9, 2026
Winter Olympics: Eileen Gu expresses sympathy for Hess after Trump’s ‘loser’ attack
Fellow athletes defend friend after president’s attack
TL;DR
- Chloe Kim and Eileen Gu commented on Donald Trump's attack on Hunter Hess.
- Hess faced Trump's ire for stating his views on the US immigration crackdown, saying wearing the flag doesn't mean representing everything the US does.
- Kim, whose parents are South Korean immigrants, emphasized unity and standing up for one another.
- Gu, who competes for China but was born in the US, expressed sympathy for Hess, relating to being caught in the crossfire.
- Other athletes, including Bea Kim and Maddie Mastro, defended diversity and the right of expression, while expressing pride in representing the US.
- Gu called the situation an "unwinnable press war" for Hess and a distraction from the spirit of the Olympics.
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