Donald Trump's Comment to USA Men's Hockey Team About the Women's Team Draws Backlash Online
Someone recorded Donald Trump calling the Team USA Men’s Hockey team to congratulate them on winning the gold medal on Sunday (February 22) at the 2026 Olympics, beating Canada.
However, it’s a comment the 79-year-old made during the call referencing the Women’s team that has many reacting online. If you don’t know, the US Women’s team also won gold at the Olympics.
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“Unbelievable. You were all unbelievable. That team is pretty good you played,” he said at one point during the call, which was posted online.
Then, he shared that he wanted to invite them to the White House, but noted he’d have to also invite the Women’s Hockey.
“I must tell you, we’re going to have to bring the women’s team. You do know that,” Trump said, as men’s hockey team members laughed. He then said, “I do believe I’d probably would be impeached [if the women’s team wasn’t invited].”
This comment has gone viral online.
Reactions include a comment on X that reads, “I hope the women’s team tells Trump to go f-k himself,” another writing on X, “Trump calling into the locker room and saying ‘we have to invite the women’s team sorry boys o would be impeached otherwise!’ and the entire men’s hockey team laughing about it. Disgusting,” and another writing on X, “The women’s hockey team shouldn’t go to the White House after Trump jokes about their amazing win.”
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