Trump congratulated the men’s hockey team of the USA on their victory at the Olympics
25 february 2026 в 00:37
The video recording in which Donald Trump congratulates the U.S. men’s hockey team over the phone for their victory at the Olympics went viral after his comments about the women’s team. The call, organized by FBI Director Kash Patel in the men’s locker room after their victory on February 22, included an invitation for the president’s address to Congress on February 24. What exactly did Trump say about the women’s team that caused such a stir online?
Yes, Trump invited both the men’s and women’s teams, but only the invitation for the men was captured on camera. He even offered to fly them to Washington, despite the snowstorms affecting the Northeast.
In the viral video, Trump said about the women’s team: «I have to say, we’ll have to invite the women too; you understand that. Believe me, I’ll probably get impeached, okay?»
The men’s hockey team laughed in response to the president’s joke, as seen in the clip.
The women’s hockey team pointed out scheduling conflicts regarding the president’s invitation. A representative from USA Hockey stated that they «feel honored to be included and are grateful for the recognition».
«We are sincerely thankful for the invitation extended to our gold medal-winning U.S. women’s hockey team, and we deeply appreciate the acknowledgment of their outstanding achievement», - said the representative. «Due to timing and previously scheduled training and professional commitments after the Games, the athletes will be unable to attend».
The men’s team did not discuss the negative reactions together, but NHL star Jack Hughes spoke out about the controversy in an interview with the Daily Mail.
«They have tight schedules too», - Jack said regarding the women’s team declining the president’s invitation. «Everyone is criticizing us for all this social media fuss today. People are so negative, and they’re just trying to find a reason to belittle others and make a mountain out of a molehill».
Adding that the relationships between the U.S. teams are «very strong», - Jack continued: «I think everyone in this locker room knows how much we support them, how proud we are of them, and we know they feel the same way about us».
Jack also said that the men’s team is «excited» about the opportunity to attend Trump’s address to Congress. «Everything is so politicized. We’re athletes. We take pride in representing the U.S., and when you have the chance to be at the White House and meet the president, we take pride in being Americans, and it’s so patriotic».
«Regardless of your views, we’re really excited to go to the White House tomorrow and be part of this», - Jack concluded
Yes, Trump invited both the men’s and women’s teams, but only the invitation for the men was captured on camera. He even offered to fly them to Washington, despite the snowstorms affecting the Northeast.
In the viral video, Trump said about the women’s team: «I have to say, we’ll have to invite the women too; you understand that. Believe me, I’ll probably get impeached, okay?»
The men’s hockey team laughed in response to the president’s joke, as seen in the clip.
The women’s hockey team pointed out scheduling conflicts regarding the president’s invitation. A representative from USA Hockey stated that they «feel honored to be included and are grateful for the recognition».
«We are sincerely thankful for the invitation extended to our gold medal-winning U.S. women’s hockey team, and we deeply appreciate the acknowledgment of their outstanding achievement», - said the representative. «Due to timing and previously scheduled training and professional commitments after the Games, the athletes will be unable to attend».
The men’s team did not discuss the negative reactions together, but NHL star Jack Hughes spoke out about the controversy in an interview with the Daily Mail.
«They have tight schedules too», - Jack said regarding the women’s team declining the president’s invitation. «Everyone is criticizing us for all this social media fuss today. People are so negative, and they’re just trying to find a reason to belittle others and make a mountain out of a molehill».
Adding that the relationships between the U.S. teams are «very strong», - Jack continued: «I think everyone in this locker room knows how much we support them, how proud we are of them, and we know they feel the same way about us».
Jack also said that the men’s team is «excited» about the opportunity to attend Trump’s address to Congress. «Everything is so politicized. We’re athletes. We take pride in representing the U.S., and when you have the chance to be at the White House and meet the president, we take pride in being Americans, and it’s so patriotic».
«Regardless of your views, we’re really excited to go to the White House tomorrow and be part of this», - Jack concluded
© Kolganov Andrey
