Trump also invited the U.S. men’s hockey team after both squads won gold medals in dramatic overtime victories at the Games.

The White House invited the U.S. women’s hockey team to attend Donald Trump’s State of the Union on Tuesday, but the players said they are unable to attend.

A spokesperson for the team told NBC News’ Monica Alba that the team, which won the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, was “sincerely grateful” for the recognition, but the players are unable to attend “due to the timing and previously scheduled academic and professional commitments.”

  • Ænima@lemmy.zip
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    2 days ago

    Or they just walk out mid-shit talk and refuse to listen to him bash any American Olympic team. Rejection is still a win for him, but walking out mid-bitchfest would embarrass and enrage him!