sports
February 24, 2026
US hockey was bathed in a golden Olympic glow. Then Donald Trump and Kash Patel stepped in
The US men’s and women’s teams claimed titles at the Winter Games this past week. The warm fuzzy feelings didn’t last long
TL;DR
- The US men's hockey team won a gold medal, with sportsmanship highlighted in their games.
- The team's celebration was marred by the presence of FBI Director Kash Patel, accused of mishandling investigations.
- Donald Trump invited the men's team to the State of the Union address, creating a political dilemma.
- Players faced pressure regarding the invitation, with some expressing excitement and others potential reluctance due to backlash and upcoming NHL games.
- The US women's hockey team politely declined the State of the Union invitation due to prior commitments.
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