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Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump met with U.S. men’s hockey gold medalist Matthew Tkachuk and other team members at the White House on Tuesday. Tkachuk asked Trump if he wanted to wear his Olympic gold medal, and Trump joked that he wouldn’t give it back. The team will attend the State of the Union speech later that night. Hughes, another team member, spoke positively about meeting the president, saying it was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to represent the U.S. and be patriotic.
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This one felt recognizable early.
Tkachuk’s ask for Trump to wear the medal, the president’s joke about not giving it back – it’s a familiar script.
Trump’s “cool” reaction to wearing the medal, the team’s excitement to meet him, it’s all part of the package.
And of course, the obligatory team member saying all the right things about being proud to represent the U.S. and being patriotic – check.
The game followed a familiar script.
Original observation: The team’s visit to the White House is a chance for photo ops and a “win-win” for both sides, but ultimately, it’s just another stop on the Olympic medal tour.
Author: Evan Null
