JD Vance says Olympians 'not there to pop off about politics' [View all]
Source: USA Today
Vice President JD Vance warned United States Olympic athletes to expect "pushback" if they delve into politics, defending President Donald Trump's criticism of freestyle halfpipe skier Hunter Hess.
"You're not there to pop off about politics," Vance told reporters Feb. 11 while traveling back from an overseas trip where he led the U.S. delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics. "So when Olympic athletes enter the political arena, they should expect some pushback."
Trump lashed out at Hess after the skier said he had "mixed emotions" about representing the U.S. "right now."
"There's obviously a lot going on that I'm not the biggest fan of," Hess said, adding: "Wearing the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that's going on in the U.S."
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This is America Vance. We've always had the right to free speech. Get the fuck out if you don't like it.
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