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Trump Criticizes US Olympic Skier Hunter Hess as 'Real Loser'

Trump lashes out at skier's comments on representing the US

Donald Trump has taken to Truth Social, branding US Olympic halfpipe skier Hunter Hess a “real loser” after Hess expressed conflicted feelings about representing the United States. At the Winter Olympics in Milan, Hess, 27, remarked that while he wears the US flag, he only does so if it aligns with his moral values. He highlighted issues within the country that he and others find concerning.

Trump responded emphatically, questioning why Hess would compete if he felt such disconnection from the nation. He stated, “Very hard to root for someone like this. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

The incident has sparked a divisive response. Some have sided with Trump, criticizing Hess’s remarks as anti-American and suggesting he should not represent the US if he feels this way. One user commented, “You shouldn’t be representing the U.S.A. if you hate it here.”

However, Hess's comments have ignited broader discussions about the relationship between athletes and political issues. Another freestyle skier noted the reluctance among athletes to voice their political views but emphasized the importance of respecting citizens’ rights and addressing domestic challenges.

This episode highlights the ongoing tension between sports and politics, as athletes navigate their personal beliefs while representing their countries on the world stage. The discourse underscores the complexities involved in national representation amid broader societal debates.

Key Takeaways

  • Trump criticizes Olympian Hess over his views on US representation.

  • Hess admitted feeling conflicted about wearing the US flag.

  • The situation sparks broader debate on politics and sports.

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Harrisfan Star Member

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3 minutes ago, marin said:

Based on actions you dont like. Makes one wonder what you must look like?

Lets meet in Bangkok. You can see for yourself.

IsmeUno Platinum Member

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4 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Denzel Washington has expressed skepticism about the U.S. political system, emphasizing that people are "being manipulated by both sides" of the political spectrum. In a November 2024 interview with The Sunday Times while promoting Gladiator II, he stated, “We’re all slaves to information now. We really are. We’re all slaves,” warning that both political parties use modern tools to manipulate the public.

That's what a smart American says and he is black. This white wannabe half pipe even looks like an arrogant flog.

What has being 'black' have to do with anything??

Harrisfan Star Member

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1 minute ago, IsmeUno said:

What has being 'black' have to do with anything??

Err we just saw white lefties whinge about Trump being racist lol

Eric Loh Star Member

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10 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

No he would not. He's too smart for that. The smart actors and sportsmen say nothing. Only the halfwits slag him off. DeNiro is a whore mongering nitwit and this new guy must be just as stupid.

It is patriotic to slag Trump for his divisive politics. Same message by the Milan Cortina crowd flipping the bird by booing the VP of America.

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Just now, Eric Loh said:

It is patriotic to slag Trump for his divisive politics. Same message by the Milan Cortina crowd flipping the bird by booing the VP of America.

Shows low IQ, no manners and low class. Denzel is too classy and smart to do that. All these white flogs should take note. White lefties are always the worst for some reason. Probably a combo of low IQ and no class. Middle class trash pretending to be morally superior.

IsmeUno Platinum Member

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1 minute ago, Harrisfan said:

Err we just saw white lefties whinge about Trump being racist lol

We? I didn't see anything.

The salient point being that he stated that both sides were at it. But yet we see you here behaving in a totally one-sided manner. That's what I meant about strange people using politics to mask their strangeness. Where's the balanced thinking? Why is one side always wrong and the other side always right, in your mind?

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Just now, Harrisfan said:

Shows low IQ, no manners and low class. Denzel is too classy and smart to do that. All these white flogs should take note. White lefties are always the worst for some reason. Probably a combo of low IQ and no class. Middle class trash pretending to be morally superior.

That exactly describes your behaviour here.

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1 minute ago, IsmeUno said:

We? I didn't see anything.

The salient point being that he stated that both sides were at it. But yet we see you here behaving in a totally one-sided manner. That's what I meant about strange people using politics to mask their strangeness. Where's the balanced thinking? Why is one side always wrong and the other side always right, in your mind?

I agree with Denzel. Politics is a fake game of people being manipulated by the media, corporations and advisers. Stay neutral if you are famous. Play both sides. Make money.

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Just now, Harrisfan said:

I agree with Denzel. Politics is a fake game of people being manipulated by the media, corporations and advisers. Stay neutral if you are famous. Play both sides. Make money.

Stay neutral anyway. That way you can see exactly what is happening, rather than to deliberately put the blinkers on, consequently behaving like an extremist.

Eric Loh Star Member

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3 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Shows low IQ, no manners and low class. Denzel is too classy and smart to do that. All these white flogs should take note. White lefties are always the worst for some reason. Probably a combo of low IQ and no class. Middle class trash pretending to be morally superior.

The lefties are the those who have the facts, data and no lies. They don't have to proof themselves. Can't say the same for the low information Maga folks and their pathological liar leader in the White House.

Harrisfan Star Member

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The lefties are the those who have the facts, data and no lies. They don't have to proof themselves. Can't say the same for the low information Maga folks and their pathological liar leader in the White House.

According to you. I think you guys embarrassed yourselves so bad in 2016 and 2024 you should give up talking about politics.

Eric Loh Star Member

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22 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

According to you. I think you guys embarrassed yourselves so bad in 2016 and 2024 you should give up talking about politics.

We lost, accepted the result, move on and didn't claimed it was stolen.

Harrisfan Star Member

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Just now, Eric Loh said:

We lost, accepted the result, move on and didn't claimed it was stolen.

Then this half pipe boy should move on.

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5 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Then this half pipe boy should move on.

He is exercising his rights within the IOC Rule to express his personal feelings. Didn't realise you such a snowflake.

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1 minute ago, Eric Loh said:

He is exercising his rights within the IOC Rule to express his personal feelings. Didn't realise you such a snowflake.

I hope he loses and breaks a leg.

josephbloggs Diamond Member

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1 hour ago, Harrisfan said:

Normal people are sick of leftist flogs spewing hate.

1 hour ago, Harrisfan said:

DeNiro is a whore mongering nitwit and this new guy must be just as stupid.

58 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Shows low IQ, no manners and low class. Denzel is too classy and smart to do that. All these white flogs should take note.

59 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

White lefties are always the worst for some reason. Probably a combo of low IQ and no class. Middle class trash pretending to be morally superior.

Absolutely no sense of self, no sense of anything. Calls people childish names, says "the left" have no class even though he has never displayed an ounce of it in any single post. And then ends with this classy comment.

12 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

I hope he loses and breaks a leg.

Yeah, "the left" have no class.

Why do people continue to feed this childish troll? He ruins every single thread with childish name calling and bickering and contributes NOTHING to any debate.

And yes, I just fed it.....

Chomper Higgot Star Member

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4 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

So you dodged the question. Thought so. Typical lefty online. All fake no reality. You must think I was born yesterday and believe your bs.

I know you were not born yesterday, I also know from your posts that you believe a lot of BS, non of it from me.

marin Platinum Member

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1 minute ago, josephbloggs said:

Why do people continue to feed this childish troll? He ruins every single thread with childish name calling and bickering and contributes NOTHING to any debate.

Perhaps watching him implode more each and everyday makes it takeable. Just watching his numbers change. One rapidly growing larger, but one just as rapidly growing smaller, much much smaller. He seems to enjoy it in some perverse way.

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Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

I know you were not born yesterday, I also know from your posts that you believe a lot of BS.

I don't believe a word you say. You come across as very dishonest.

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3 hours ago, EastBayRay said:

Another wannabe Kapernick

Love it or leave it.

I hope he loses now.

He’s an Olympic athlete.

When was the last time you had the ability to deny victory to any athlete at any level?

Harrisfan Star Member

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4 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

Absolutely no sense of self, no sense of anything. Calls people childish names, says "the left" have no class even though he has never displayed an ounce of it in any single post. And then ends with this classy comment.

Yeah, "the left" have no class.

Why do people continue to feed this childish troll? He ruins every single thread with childish name calling and bickering and contributes NOTHING to any debate.

And yes, I just fed it.....

Why are you insulting me and not discussing the topic? When people have nothing they avoid the topic and insult the man. It's hilarious actually how lefties spend 10 years insulting Trump and anyone not left calling them fascists then complain when someone insults some half pipe wannabe.

No class is exactly right. I was spot on as usual.

Chomper Higgot Star Member

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4 hours ago, Yagoda said:

The lack of understanding of how politics works in NYC is strong too.

The left and the people of NYC selected Mamdani to demonstrate how that works.

Chomper Higgot Star Member

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2 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Or breaks a leg.

When your impotence is confirmed by wishing those you don’t agree with injure themselves.

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Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

When your impotence is confirmed by wishing those you don’t agree with injure themselves.

Like the left who cheered Kirk's death? But that's ok by you.

Harrisfan Star Member

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23 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

Absolutely no sense of self, no sense of anything. Calls people childish names, says "the left" have no class even though he has never displayed an ounce of it in any single post. And then ends with this classy comment.

Yeah, "the left" have no class.

Why do people continue to feed this childish troll? He ruins every single thread with childish name calling and bickering and contributes NOTHING to any debate.

And yes, I just fed it.....

I barely know who you are btw but I just clicked on your profile. You were spewing hate across multiple topics. You call people "losers" for describing their mrs as their "woman". You actually sound very angry and immature. You need to address your own flaws before insulting others. Clear anger in your bones.

NanLaew Star Member

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3 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

They are competing for sponsorship deals and trying to become famous. The yanks have a great sporting history. The current leader means didley. The parents of this dropkick obviously did a poor job or he's been brain washed by friends and has a low IQ.

Do you wish you were born American? Some do. Just wondering if you're happy having a far inferior, second or third grade nationality?

josephbloggs Diamond Member

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8 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

Do you wish you were born American? Some do. Just wondering if you're happy having a far inferior, second or third grade nationality?

He thinks if he is a big enough sycophant they might ask him in.

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2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

So long as he doesn’t start lecturing on imaginative uses of the colon.

Oh, that's just gotta be phobic!

scottiejohn Star Member

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2 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Lets meet in Bangkok. You can see for yourself.

I did not know that this was dating site!

Chomper Higgot Star Member

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1 hour ago, Harrisfan said:

Let’s meet in Bangkok. You can see for yourself.

Check what page you are posting to, this isn’t a dating site.

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