NBC's 'Today' gushes over American-turned-Chinese Olympic athlete Eileen Gu, avoids Uyghur concentration camps

Gutfeld panelists react to Olympic skier joining China's team during the 2022 Winter Olympics.

NBC's "Today" aired a glowing segment about Olympic athlete Eileen Gu, the American-born freestyle skier who made international headlines when she joined Team China in the 2022 Winter Olympics without mentioning the ongoing genocide taking place in her allegiant country. 

The San Francisco native, born to an American father and a Chinese mother, won two gold medals and one silver medal on behalf of the CCP in various freestyle skiing competitions in February.

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"Today" co-host Hodi Kotb introduced Gu as the "teen phenom" "breakout star" from the Winter Olympics who's been "juggling her newfound fame with competitions, college on the horizon and a stunning appearance at this week's fashion's biggest night."

A pre-taped report characterized Gu competing for China as "honoring her mother's home country on the international stage" and how much she has dedicated herself to empowering young girls. 

Gold medallist Ailing Eileen Gu of Team China celebrates with their medal during the Women's Freestyle Skiing Freeski Big Air medal ceremony on Day 4 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Beijing Medal Plaza on February 08, 2022 in Beijing, China.  (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

"You really are the full package," Kotb fawned to Gu. "First of all, Olympic gold medalist, you're everything in fashion, what did you get on your SATs?"

"I got a 1580 on my SAT," the 18-year-old responded.  

The NBC host did ask Gu about her choosing to compete with Team China, something Kotb said "wasn't an easy decision" and "came with backlash."

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