USA men’s hockey star Jack Hughes responds to backlash over Trump’s diss of women’s Olympic team

Hughes did not apologize for his team’s plans to visit with President Trump

24 Feb, 19:34 — 24 Feb, 19:34

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Why this matters

This story highlights the intersection of sports and politics, specifically concerning former President Trump's controversial remarks about the USA women's Olympic team. The men's team's decision to visit Trump, despite his previous comments, has sparked public debate and put athletes like Jack Hughes in a position to address the backlash regarding their perceived political alignment or neutrality.

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Jack HughesUSA men's hockey player, responding to controversy Donald TrumpFormer US President, source of controversial comments USA men’s hockey teamTeam planning a controversial visit USA women’s Olympic teamTeam subject of controversial comments

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First report: Yahoo · 24 Feb, 19:34|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 0m|Window: 0m

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