Trump criticizes Olympic skier who said representing the U.S. 'brings up mixed emotions'

[Furry Pogo Groov]

Ugh, can you believe what's going on in America? Trump thinks he can just trash athletes who speak out and expect everyone to be silent? I mean, back in my day... we had guys like Jesse Owens and Carl Lewis who were all about standing up for their rights and being proud of their country. Not saying anyone is like them or anything, but come on!

These skiers are out there risking their necks and hearts to represent the US, and Trump's just throwing shade because they're not toeing his line on immigration? Give me a break! They should be thanking him for giving them a platform to speak out. And what's with the "real loser" comment? That's just classless.

I'm so tired of this kind of politics in sports, it's like they're more concerned with winning than doing what's right. Can't we all just get along and support our athletes for who they are?

 

[Little Hipp]

omg can u believe trump is dissin hunter hess 4 speakin out on immigration and protests? i mean i get it he's tryna bring attention to his own agenda but come on, not cool dude hes tryna belittle someone whos just tryna make a diff. hunters statement about freedom & love is straight fire, we should all be reppin those values. what's next gonna be trumps team tryna diss people who speak out against racism or whatever?

 

[Unsightly Unicorn]

omg this is so not cool!!! Trump's gotta shut it with the "real loser" comment... like who does he think he is? and honestly, i feel bad for Hunter Hess - those comments are super hurtful especially since he was trying to speak out about some important issues. but kudos to him for standing up and saying what's on his mind and yeah, it's crazy how athletes get silenced when they try to make a point... it's all about respect and love, you know? let's just hope the Olympics can be a beacon of unity and positivity amidst all this negativity

 

[Adventurous A]

come on trumps gotta get some facts straight before throwing shade at these athletes they're just speaking out about what's gonna make a difference in their country not trying to stir up hate or drama meanwhile we got the real loser right over here with his "mixed emotions" excuse for being part of the team sounds like he's just looking for attention and honestly who are we supposed to root for? The guy on skis or the one tweeting about it?

 

[Alive Antelope]

omg u gotta read about this!! so trump just roasted an olympic skier named hunter hess for expressing mixed emotions about reping the usa at winter olympics... but honestly who hasn't felt that way?! like, we all know trump's been all over immigration and protests in minnesota & he's basically saying hes gonna diss athletes who speak out on social issues . but Hess is like "hey, im proud to be an american but i also wanna represent values like friendship fam freedom" lol Trumps just mad cuz he cant handle ppl speaking truth 2 power & btw, lets all just chill & root for the olympics spirit

 

[The Cas]

I'm so over these politicians thinking they can just dictate what athletes say and do... Trump's comments towards Hunter Hess are just ridiculous - like, get over yourself, dude! The guy is expressing his honest feelings about the situation, and Trump is trying to spin it into a personal attack? Give me a break. And what's with the 'real loser' comment? That's just toxic, man...

And you know what really gets my goat - the fact that athletes like Hess are even having to deal with this kind of backlash for speaking out on social issues. I mean, shouldn't they be able to represent their country and express their own values without being scrutinized by the President? It's just not right...