Donald Trump took to his social media account to attack U.S. Olympian Hunter Hess after the freestyle skier answered a press conference question about the current political tensions in the U.S. telling reporters, “Just because I’m wearing the flag doesn’t mean I represent everything that’s going on in the U.S.”
Hunter is considered a top medal contender in the halfpipe event, which takes place on Feb. 19-20, 2026.
Trump wrote, “U.S. Olympic Skier, Hunter Hess, a real Loser, says he doesn’t represent his Country in the current Winter Olympics. If that’s the case, he shouldn’t have tried out for the Team, and it’s too bad he’s on it. Very hard to root for someone like this. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Hunter never said he “doesn’t represent his country.” He specifically said he doesn’t “represent everything that’s going on in the U.S.” in regard to the ongoing ICE attacks in American cities.
Hunter’s full statement:
“It brings up mixed emotions to represent the U.S. right now, I think. It’s a little hard. There’s obviously a lot going on that I’m not the biggest fan of, and I think a lot of people aren’t.
“If it aligns with my moral value I feel like I’m representing it. Just because I’m wearing the flag doesn’t mean I represent everything that’s going on in the U.S. I kinda want to do it for my friends and family and the people who support me getting here.”
Here’s video of Hunter’s remarks at the press conference.
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