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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(134,443 posts)
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 09:23 PM 5 hrs ago

Team USA captain calls President Trump's White House invite a 'distasteful joke'

United States Olympic women’s hockey team captain Hilary Knight called President Trump’s invitation to the White House “a distasteful joke” on Wednesday during an appearance on ESPN’s SportsCenter.

The invite came after Trump extended a welcome to the men’s team via a phone call on Sunday, as celebration ensued in the locker room following their 2-1 gold medal overtime win against Canada.

“I must tell you, we’re gonna have to bring the women’s team — you do know that,” Trump said over a speakerphone held by FBI Director Kash Patel, who was videoed celebrating with the team.

Trump said that if the women’s team wasn’t invited, he “probably would be impeached.” His response was then echoed by laughter from those in the locker room.

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/team-usa-captain-calls-president-224117439.html

They probably could kick his oversized ass.

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Team USA captain calls President Trump's White House invite a 'distasteful joke' (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 5 hrs ago OP
El Douche E strikes again... wcmagumba 5 hrs ago #1
I have a new favorite hockey player. Wiz Imp 4 hrs ago #2
Probably kick his ass? BidenRocks 4 hrs ago #3

Wiz Imp

(9,600 posts)
2. I have a new favorite hockey player.
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 09:45 PM
4 hrs ago

Good for her for expressing her genuine opinion and not toning it down so as not to offend.

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