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Trump Sparks Outrage Over Skier's Free Speech Comments

2/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump labeled Hunter Hess, a freestyle skier, a real loser after he questioned competing for the United States.
Teammates voiced strong support for free speech and urged discussion without backlash.
Olympic skier Ben Ogden said Americans should voice opinions without backlash.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox and U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland praised the athletes' right to speak and urged unity.

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U.S. President Donald Trump labeled Hunter Hess, a freestyle skier, a real loser after he questioned competing for the United States.
Teammates voiced strong support for free speech and urged discussion without backlash.
Olympic skier Ben Ogden said Americans should voice opinions without backlash.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox and U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland praised the athletes' right to speak and urged unity.