Source: Fox News
Summary
The US women’s ice hockey team won the gold medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games and declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address. The team cited previously scheduled academic and professional commitments following the Games as the reason for their decline. Trump also invited the men’s hockey team to the State of the Union, and they are considering attending.
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The game followed a familiar script.
The women’s team got the invite, but the timing was off. They were already booked for other commitments.
Trump tried to sweeten the deal, mentioning FBI Director Kash Patel and a military plane.
The men’s team got the call too, and they’re weighing their options.
This one felt recognizable early, with both teams getting the invite and both citing scheduling conflicts.
Trump’s attempt to get the women’s team to attend was a classic move, but it ultimately fell flat.
Original observation: This is just another chapter in the ongoing saga of athletes and politicians trying to game the system.
Author: Evan Null
