Trump blasts Olympian over comments about representing US

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President Donald Trump reacted on Sunday after Team USA Olympic skier Hunter Hess sparked outrage over his comments about representing the country at the Milan Cortina Games.

Trump made a scathing post on social media, calling Hess a "real loser."

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Hunter Hess of Team United States reacts after competing in the Men’s Ski Superpipe Final on day two of the Dew Tour at Copper Mountain on Feb. 25, 2023 in Copper Mountain, Colorado. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

"U.S. Olympic Skier, Hunter Hess, a real Loser, says he doesn’t represent his Country in the current Winter Olympics," he wrote.

"If that’s the case, he shouldn’t have tried out for the Team, and it’s too bad he’s on it. Very hard to root for someone like this. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"

"Miracle on Ice" star Mike Eruzione also took issue with Hess’ remarks. He wrote on X that Hess shouldn’t have put on the uniform if he felt the way he felt. The former men’s ice hockey Olympian later deleted his post.

Hess’ comments came as the Trump administration faced backlash over the use of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in illegal immigrant operations. An incident with ICE agents in January left one person dead in Minnesota. The woman was identified as Renee Good. Border Patrol agents also had a deadly encounter with Alex Pretti.

Hunter Hess reacts during the men’s ski halfpipe final at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado. It happened on Jan. 9, 2026. (Dustin Satloff/U.S. Ski and Snowboard/Getty Images)

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