S. S. men's ice hockey team, will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Trump said he held a vote with the team during their earlier visit to the White House, and all members quickly raised their hands in agreement. S. men's team, which won Olympic gold after a close final against Canada, received a standing ovation from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress when introduced by Trump.
Connor Hellebuyck, the goaltender for the U.S. men's ice hockey team, will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
S. women's team was also invited by Trump but declined due to timing and prior academic and professional commitments, with Trump stating they would visit the White House at a later occasion. Trump's congratulatory call to the men's team after the final has been seen by many as a mockery of the women's team, which also won Olympic gold, with Trump joking about the consequences of not inviting them.
I held a vote with the team during their earlier visit to the White House, and all members quickly raised their hands in agreement.
The U.S. women's team was also invited by Trump but declined due to timing and prior academic and professional commitments, with Trump stating they would visit the White House at a later occasion.