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Source: Fox News
Summary
Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized President Donald Trump for calling American Olympian Hunter Hess a “real loser” after Hess expressed “mixed emotions” about representing the US at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Hess’ comments came amid controversy over the use of ICE in immigration enforcement operations. Trump responded on Truth Social, saying Hess shouldn’t have tried out for the team and it’s hard to root for someone like this.
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Source: Fox News
Summary
Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized President Donald Trump for calling American Olympian Hunter Hess a “real loser” after Hess expressed “mixed emotions” about representing the US at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Hess’ comments came amid controversy over the use of ICE in immigration enforcement operations. Trump responded on Truth Social, saying Hess shouldn’t have tried out for the team and it’s hard to root for someone like this.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Hess’ comments sparked a reaction from Trump, who went after him on social media.
This is the pattern we see time and time again: athletes speaking out, politicians firing back.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end.
This is what happens when sports and politics collide.
You can’t represent the country without representing its values, and for some, that’s a hard pill to swallow.
