politics
March 21, 2026
Eileen Gu and the Debasement of American Citizenship
Foreigners treating U.S. as little more than an economic opportunity zone
TL;DR
- Eileen Gu, a decorated Olympic skier born and raised in the U.S., competed for China in the 2022 and 2026 Winter Olympics.
- Vice President JD Vance expressed that athletes benefiting from the U.S. should compete for America.
- Gu holds both U.S. and Chinese citizenship and states she is "American" in the U.S. and "Chinese" in China.
- She has spoken out against anti-Asian racism in the U.S. and supported Black Lives Matter, but has not criticized the Chinese government or its human rights record.
- The article suggests that some immigrants and dual citizens view U.S. citizenship primarily as an economic opportunity.
- The author criticizes U.S. citizenship policies, implying they are too lenient and encourage foreign nationals to obtain citizenship without true loyalty.
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