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Mikaela Shiffrin receives offensive comments after political remarks

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  • Mikaela Shiffrin reportedly received offensive comments after discussing U.S. politics during the Olympics in Italy.
  • Shiffrin reportedly posted a video showing offensive social media posts she received during the Winter Games.
  • Other American athletes, including Hunter Hess, also commented on U.S. tensions, with Hess reportedly criticized by President Donald Trump.

Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin reportedly received offensive comments, including messages like 'Skäms, förrädare' and 'stanna i Italien, bitch', after she spoke about the political situation in the United States during the Olympics in Italy. According to unconfirmed reports, Shiffrin posted a video on social media showing a series of offensive posts she received during the Winter Games in Italy. The American ski federation reportedly stated that Shiffrin avoided social media during the Olympics, where she won a gold medal in slalom.

, leading President Donald Trump to call Hess a 'riktig nolla'.

Skäms, förrädare

Offensive comment received by Mikaela Shiffrin after she spoke about U.S. political situation during Olympics

stanna i Italien, bitch

Offensive comment received by Mikaela Shiffrin after her political remarks during Winter Games

mixed feelings

Hunter Hess, freestyle skier
Expressed about representing the U.S. during Olympics, leading to criticism from President Trump

riktig nolla

Donald Trump, President
Called freestyle skier Hunter Hess after Hess expressed mixed feelings about representing the U.S.

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