"Wearing the flag, Hess told reporters, doesn't mean he represents the state of the country in its entirety. He said representing the U.S. "brings up mixed emotions." "There's obviously a lot going on that I'm not the biggest fan of, and I think a lot of people aren't." "I think for me, it's more I'm representing my like friends and family back home, the people that represented it before me, all the things that I believe are good about the U.S.""
"Gus Kenworthy, now skiing for Great Britain after previously representing the U.S., shared an Instagram photo that appeared to show "f--k ICE" written in snow with urine ahead of the opening ceremony. Minnesota cross-country skiing star Jessie Digginswrote on Instagram,,"I'm racing for an American people who stand for love, for acceptance, for compassion, honesty and respect for others. I do not stand for hate or violence or discrimination.""
Several Team USA athletes have publicly criticized the administration while still competing under the U.S. flag. Oregonian skier Ben Hess said wearing the flag does not mean representing the country in its entirety and described representing the U.S. as bringing up mixed emotions, noting he represents friends, family and the country's best qualities. Former President Trump lashed out on Truth Social at Hess, saying he should not have tried out and calling him hard to root for. Other athletes protested similarly: Gus Kenworthy targeted ICE, Jessie Diggins emphasized competing for Americans who value love and acceptance, and Amber Glenn spoke about LGBTQ+ challenges. Team USA did not comment.
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