"Hess was asked in a press conference on Wednesday what it was like to represent the US in the Olympics given the current situation in the country, which has included ICE raids in Minnesota and a number of geopolitical crises. Hess said representing the US at the 2026 Winter Olympics brought up mixed emotions and that it was 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, he said. I think for me it's more I'm representing my friends and family back home, the people that represented it before me, all the things that I believe are good about the US Just because I'm wearing the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that's going on in the US."
"Trump made his ire clear on Sunday, characterizing Hess's comments as saying: 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! Trump's critique follows that of Tennessee Republican representative Tim Burchett, who said in a post on X that Hess should shut up and go play in the snow."
Hunter Hess described mixed emotions about representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics, citing discomfort with the country's current situation while emphasizing loyalty to friends, family and what he believes is good about the nation. Hess clarified that wearing the flag does not mean endorsing every U.S. policy or action. Former President Donald Trump attacked Hess on Truth Social, calling him a "real loser" and saying he should not be on the Olympic team if he does not represent the country. Tennessee Republican Tim Burchett also criticized Hess, and other U.S. athletes have faced backlash for similar comments.
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