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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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Paradise Pete Silver Member

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On 2/8/2026 at 7:34 PM, JonnyF said:

I agree with Trump. These idiots like Hess and Megan Rapinoe are spoiled brats, a disgrace to the nation.

If they don't love their country get off the team and let a patriot take your place.

True patriots object to what the Trump administration is doing.

Eric Loh Star Member

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This piece of news just make my day. Thumbs up for these patriots apologising for what is bad that is happening to their country.

Some American spectators at the Olympic figure skating in Milan, though, wanted to send a message to the world by holding up a flag for the TV cameras.

On one side was inscribed "Go Team USA" and on the other: "Apologies to the world for our bad behaviour. We will fix ourselves."



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Peabody Gold Member

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23 hours 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?

Cuz 1 side is based on racism, misogyny, and feckless money whoring.

pacovl46 Platinum Member

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On 2/9/2026 at 8:44 AM, 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.

Right! The guy is a loser and has a low IQ because he feels conflicted about representing the US because of their political actions like supporting Israel, and playing war everywhere, disposing of people they don't want to do business with and on top of that you voted a delusional, narcissistic gasbag into power that is a total embarrassment who f.cks over the US and pretty much every political relationship you guys ever had?!

If that's truly your opinion then I'm afraid it's you who has a low IQ!

Harrisfan Star Member

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Just now, pacovl46 said:

Right! The guy is a loser and has a low IQ because he feels conflicted about representing the US because of their political actions like supporting Israel, and playing war everywhere, disposing of people they don't want to do business with and on top of that you voted a delusional, narcissistic gasbag into power that is a total embarrassment who f.cks over the US and pretty much every political relationship you guys ever had?!

If that's truly your opinion then I'm afraid it's you who has a low IQ!

Playing war? Lol

Bush

Obama

IQ lol

Mine is 137 champ

Harrisfan Star Member

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1 minute ago, pacovl46 said:

actions like supporting Israel,

I see another Nazi lefty who hates Jews.

Harrisfan Star Member

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Harry Truman oversaw 54,246 military deaths during the Korean War (1950–1953), while Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon presided over large casualties in the Vietnam War, with 48,399 and 21,194 U.S. military deaths respectively during their terms.

In more recent conflicts:

  • George W. Bush had 4,371 U.S. military deaths in Iraq (2003–2009) and 947 in Afghanistan (2001–2009).

  • Barack Obama had 124 U.S. military deaths in Iraq and 1,749 in Afghanistan (2009–2016).

  • Donald Trump had 45 combat deaths and 18 non-hostile deaths in Afghanistan (2017–2021

Harrisfan Star Member

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These modern lefty celebs are so ignorant. Half pipe guy is a halfwit for sure.

pacovl46 Platinum Member

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2 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Playing war? Lol

Bush

Obama

IQ lol

Mine is 137 champ

Yes, playing war! Unfortunately a high IQ doesn't save you from going down the wrong path, which you clearly are! Trump is a f.cking embarrassment, and the US have been instigating sh.t and desposing people all over the world for decades to push through their selfish agenda, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Syria wherever you look! Time to take your blinders off and do some research. Legacy from the Ashes or Saddam Hussein - an American Obsession are two great books to open your eyes with!

pacovl46 Platinum Member

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6 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

I see another Nazi lefty who hates Jews.

And I see another I.iot who just loves to ride Trump's little snake! Have fun!

Harrisfan Star Member

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Just now, pacovl46 said:

And I see another I.iot who just loves to ride Trump's little snake! Have fun!

You must be a Nazi. Why do you hate Jews?

Harrisfan Star Member

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2 minutes ago, pacovl46 said:

Yes, playing war! Unfortunately a high IQ doesn't save you from going down the wrong path, which you clearly are! Trump is a f.cking embarrassment, and the US have been instigating sh.t and desposing people all over the world for decades to push through their selfish agenda, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Syria wherever you look! Time to take your blinders off and do some research. Legacy from the Ashes or Saddam Hussein - an American Obsession are two great books to open your eyes with!

Trump is right 50% of the time and an idiot 50% of the time but he's not a war monger or a Nazi.

Israel should flatten the terrorists. They only have 1 country. Muslims have many. Wake up.

pacovl46 Platinum Member

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2 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

You must be a Nazi. Why do you hate Jews?

Just because you think you know something doesn't make it so! I don't hate the Jews, I hate the zionists, big difference! And the fact alone that you even had to ask that question just tells me that you're nowhere nearly as intelligent as you think you are! It's pretty obvious why Israel as a country and especially their leadership isn't very popular right now. And it has nothing to do with their religion either, they could believe in pink elephants with yellow crocs on them for all I care. I dislike the zionists because of their actions and its got nothing to do with racism or anti-semitism either. As a matter of fact, most Israelis aren't even semites because their ancestors are either from Spain (Sephardic Jews) or Eastern Europe (Ashkenazi Jews).

Harrisfan Star Member

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Just now, pacovl46 said:

Just because you think you know something doesn't make it so! I don't hate the Jews, I hate the zionists, big difference! And the fact alone that you even had to ask that question just tells me that you're nowhere nearly as intelligent as you think you are! It's pretty obvious why Israel as a country and especially their leadership isn't very popular right now. And it has nothing to do with their religion either, they could believe in pink elephants with yellow crocs on them for all I care. I dislike the zionists because of their actions and its got nothing to do with racism or anti-semitism either. As a matter of fact, most Israelis aren't even semites because their ancestors are either from Spain (Sephardic Jews) or Estern Europe (Ashkenazi Jews).

Word games. You like soft Jews and hate tough Jews. I like the tough Jews. They smashed the terrorists. The terrorists worship a pedo. They deserve to get smashed.

pacovl46 Platinum Member

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6 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Trump is right 50% of the time and an idiot 50% of the time but he's not a war monger or a Nazi.

Israel should flatten the terrorists. They only have 1 country. Muslims have many. Wake up.

SOOOOO delusional and brainwashed! Well, thank God the times when Istael could fool the world with their bullsh.t propaganda are finally over and the world finally woke up and sees them for what they really are - pure evil!

Also, Trump has been fact checked multiple times and during his first term over 60% of what he said publicly was false! I bet it's even worse this term! He will go down as the worst president the US ever had! Mark my words! The whole world thinks he's a f.cking joke!

3 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Word games. You like soft Jews and hate tough Jews. I like the tough Jews. They smashed the terrorists. The terrorists worship a pedo. They deserve to get smashed.

Ok, I'm done with you now because you clearly don't have the mental capacity to be having a rational discussion about the subject matter. Keep riding Trump's and Israel's d.cks, while the rest of the world sees them for what they really are..

Harrisfan Star Member

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There are 50 Muslim-majority countries in the world, where more than 50% of the population identifies as Muslim.

Jews have 1.

Why do lefties want the muslims to have 51?

Harrisfan Star Member

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1 minute ago, pacovl46 said:

SOOOOO delusional and brainwashed! Well, thank God the times when Istael could fool the world with their bullsh.t propaganda are finally over and the world finally woke up and sees them for what they really are - pure evil!

Also, Trump has been fact checked multiple times and during his first term over 60% of what he said publicly was false! I bet it's even worse this term! He will go down as the worst president the US ever had! Mark my words! The whole world thinks he's a f.cking joke!

Ok, I'm done with you now because you clearly don't have the mental capacity to be having a rational discussion about the subject matter. Keep riding Trump's and Israel's d.cks, while the rest of the world sees them for what they really are..

You sound very irrational and a bit gay. Must have a gay crush on Trumpy lol Muslims have 50 nations the Jews have 1.

Harrisfan Star Member

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3 minutes ago, pacovl46 said:

He will go down as the worst president the US ever had

Top 5 best. Good economy. Closed the border.

Yellowtail Star Member

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Oh no, it's the end of democracy again!

Harrisfan Star Member

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Christian nations 120

Muslim 50

Buddhist 7

Jewish 1

Why do lefties hate the Jews? Their hero Hitler must have started the rot.

Harrisfan Star Member

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3 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Oh no, it's the end of democracy again!

The Olympian still believes in the y2k bug

scottiejohn Star Member

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34 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

IQ lol

Mine is 137 champ

That impossible to prove ridiculous comment should be in the joke section, as should most of your insulting and pointless posts all over AN!

Harrisfan Star Member

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1 minute ago, scottiejohn said:

That impossible to prove ridiculous comment should be in the joke section, as should most of your insulting and pointless posts all over AN!

Go visit Mars little man. Elon is waiting.

scottiejohn Star Member

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1 minute ago, Harrisfan said:

Go visit Mars little man. Elon is waiting.

Elon is waiting just for only you!

Harrisfan Star Member

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1 minute ago, scottiejohn said:

Elon is waiting just for only you!

That sounds gay dude.

scottiejohn Star Member

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1 minute ago, Harrisfan said:

That sounds gay dude.

If that is what you two want to do together why should I object?

Harrisfan Star Member

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1 minute ago, scottiejohn said:

If that is what you two want to do together why should I object?

You never discuss topics. You are very strange.

Bday Prang Star Member

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On 2/9/2026 at 11:01 AM, Purdey said:

Breaking News

Trump has suggested that the US athletes would best represent America by being not older than 15 years old. He added, "If they were on the younger side I would go and personally wish them the best of luck in their changing rooms."

White House staff frantically added, "Look, Iran is really begging for our intervention."

Why not stop with your smarmy insinuations and just call him a pedo, ? Plenty of others are doing jut that , all without any evidence

Roadsternut Gold Member

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1 hour ago, Harrisfan said:

Israel should flatten the terrorists. They only have 1 country. Muslims have many

There seems to be a onfustion between colour of passport and faith. I suspect you are referring to Jewish people. Not all Jewish people are Israeli. Many choose not to take up Israeli citizenship, for a variety of reasons. 3 prominent examples would be Peter Mandelson, Valdimir Zelensky, Vladimir Solovyov, Jay Rayner, Miriam Margoyles, the late Olivia Newton-John, Taika Waititi.

Obviously excepting Olivia, because she's dead, are you suggesting all these people must renounce their citizenships and emigrate to Israel? Are you calling for Jewish people to be expelled from non-Israeli lands?

The Muslim people you refer to are Palestinians. There is only one Palestine, you seem to be under the erroneous impression there are multiple Palestinian states, each with their own representation in the UN and through diplomatic missions.

Palestinians have limited emigration opportunities. In most of the Arab world, the road to permanent settlement, like the West, is complex. Gaining citizenship, wherever you come from, is extremely difficult, and in some cases, legally impossible. Are you in favour of relaxing immigration practices internationally? Do you consider faith to be a defining requirement for immigration, ie. Australia should welcome immigrants from, say, Sierra Leone, but bar immigrants who are not Christian.

Do you view all Chinese as Chinese citizens, and welcome the unification of the ROC with the PRC?

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