Ellen Hughes, a former U.S. women's hockey player who now works for the team, is speaking out after two of her sons shared laughs over the president's joke.

Ellen Hughes defended both Team USA hockey teams after President Donald Trump’s women’s hockey joke caused backlash online. Speaking on TODAY, she said the men and women share strong unity and support each other fully. Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes also praised the women’s team. The women declined the State of the Union invite, while the men plan to attend.

Ellen is both a consultant for the US women's hockey team and a mom to men's players Jack and Quinn.

The women's hockey team cited timing and other commitments as the reason they declined a visit to the White House. The internet has other ideas.