February 9, 2026
Team USA Freestyle Skier Hunter Hess Backtracks After Whining That He Has ‘Mixed Emotions’ About Representing America in the Olympics
American freestyle skier Hunter Hess has issued a backtracking statement affirming his love for the United States after facing intense backlash for saying he has “mixed emotions” about representing our country in the Olympics. The post Team USA Freestyle Skier Hunter Hess Backtracks After Whining That He Has ‘Mixed Emotions’ About Representing America in the Olympics appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- Hunter Hess, a 24-year-old freestyle skier from Bend, Oregon, expressed 'mixed emotions' about representing the U.S. in the Olympics.
- Hess stated that wearing the flag does not mean he represents everything going on in the U.S. and that he wanted to compete for his supporters.
- The comments drew criticism from President Donald Trump, who called Hess a 'real Loser'.
- Hess later posted an Instagram statement affirming his love for America and his eagerness to represent Team USA.
- Public reaction to Hess's statement was mixed, with some suggesting it was prompted by backlash and potential loss of endorsements.
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