U.S. Olympic Athletes in Italy Share Their Thoughts on Home Politics
Milan-Cortina Games: U.S. Athletes Address Political Climate
Olympic skiers Mikaela Shiffrin and Hunter Hess are among the athletes openly discussing the political landscape in the United States during the Milan-Cortina Games.
The discourse intensified when President Trump labeled freestyle skier Hess a “loser” on social media, following Hess’s expression of mixed feelings about representing the U.S. at the Olympics.
In response, several U.S. athletes have emphasized their commitment to embodying American values of inclusivity and compassion, aiming to distance their representation from the current political climate in the country.
