After the US women's hockey team won Olympic gold, captain Hilary Knight criticized a joke reportedly made by President Donald Trump. According to reports, Trump invited the men's team to the White House after their gold medal win and said he had to invite the women's team too or he would be 'impeached'. Knight called it a 'tasteless joke' that overshadowed their success.
The women's team declined the invitation, citing prior academic and professional commitments, while the men's team accepted. Knight reportedly said she believes several players were in a difficult situation regarding the men's visit. Other players, like Kelly Pannek, focused on their team's achievements rather than the phone call.
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Some men's players, including goaltender Jeremy Swayman, reportedly expressed regret over their reaction to Trump's joke.
I believe several players were in a difficult situation regarding the men's visit