US athletes using Winter Olympics to express Trump criticismTeam figure skating gold medallist Amber Glenn defended her right to speak out, saying politics affects everyonePARIS (FRANCE) - The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics is in danger of developing into a Cold War between the athletes and US President Donald Trump with several competitors voicing criticism of his administration. The fatal shootings of two protesters by federal officers in Minneapolis last month sparked outrage in the United States. "Hunter Hess, a real Loser, says he doesn't represent his Country in the current Winter Olympics." Glenn, who identifies as pansexual and bisexual, took issue with those who questioned the legitimacy of athletes voicing their opinions. On one side was inscribed "Go Team USA" and on the other: "Apologies to the world for our bad behaviour.

Source: Bangkok Post February 10, 2026 02:55 UTC