The United States women's national ice hockey team has declined an invitation from Donald Trump to attend the State of the Union, according to a spokesperson for USA Hockey.
In a public statement, USA Hockey expressed gratitude for the invitation and recognition of the team’s gold medal achievement but explained that previously scheduled academic and professional commitments following the Games prevented the athletes from attending. The spokesperson emphasized that the team was honored to be included and appreciated the acknowledgment.
The development comes shortly after Trump joked to the United States men's national ice hockey team that he would be impeached if he didn’t also invite the women’s team.
Reactions are likely to vary. Some see attendance at the State of the Union as a ceremonial honor tied to national recognition, while others view the team’s decision as a straightforward scheduling matter following a demanding international competition.
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In a public statement, USA Hockey expressed gratitude for the invitation and recognition of the team’s gold medal achievement but explained that previously scheduled academic and professional commitments following the Games prevented the athletes from attending. The spokesperson emphasized that the team was honored to be included and appreciated the acknowledgment.
The development comes shortly after Trump joked to the United States men's national ice hockey team that he would be impeached if he didn’t also invite the women’s team.
Reactions are likely to vary. Some see attendance at the State of the Union as a ceremonial honor tied to national recognition, while others view the team’s decision as a straightforward scheduling matter following a demanding international competition.
#USWomensHockey #StateOfTheUnion #USPolitics #USA #GoldMedal #SportsNews #WhiteHouse
The United States women's national ice hockey team has declined an invitation from Donald Trump to attend the State of the Union, according to a spokesperson for USA Hockey.
In a public statement, USA Hockey expressed gratitude for the invitation and recognition of the team’s gold medal achievement but explained that previously scheduled academic and professional commitments following the Games prevented the athletes from attending. The spokesperson emphasized that the team was honored to be included and appreciated the acknowledgment.
The development comes shortly after Trump joked to the United States men's national ice hockey team that he would be impeached if he didn’t also invite the women’s team.
Reactions are likely to vary. Some see attendance at the State of the Union as a ceremonial honor tied to national recognition, while others view the team’s decision as a straightforward scheduling matter following a demanding international competition.
#USWomensHockey #StateOfTheUnion #USPolitics #USA #GoldMedal #SportsNews #WhiteHouse
