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U.S. Olympians publicly challenge Trump administration during Winter Games

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At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, several American athletes, including snowboarder Chloe Kim and skier Hunter Hess, have publicly criticized the Trump administration on issues like immigration and LGBTQ rights. Kim reflected on her own experiences as a child of immigrants, while Hess expressed mixed feelings about representing the U.S. amid changing social climates. Their discontent was echoed by others such as figure skater Amber Glenn, sparking discussions around the influence of political issues on the Olympic platform.

U.S. Olympians publicly challenge Trump administration during Winter Games
Updated Feb 9, 2026 First reported Feb 7, 2026

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