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Source: Fox News
Summary
Team USA won the gold medal in men’s hockey at the Winter Olympics, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime. The White House’s official Twitter account posted a picture of an eagle attacking a goose in response to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s remarks after Canada defeated the US in a previous game. Former ESPN broadcaster Keith Olbermann criticized the White House’s post, calling it “trash.” President Donald Trump congratulated the US team on their win.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Canada dominated early, but the US stormed back in the third period. Jack Hughes scored the overtime winner, ripping out the hearts of Canadian fans.
The White House’s post sparked controversy, with Olbermann lashing out at the “trash” tweet. Trump, on the other hand, was all about the win, congratulating the team on their gold medal.
This one felt recognizable early, as the US struggled to keep up with Canada’s pace. But they found their footing and took the game to overtime.
Original observation: It’s no surprise that the White House would use sports to dunk on Trudeau, given their history of petty squabbles.
Author: Evan Null
