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U.S. Athletes Torn Between Pride and Politics at Olympics

2/12/2026

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Boomer Esiason, WFAN broadcaster, criticized U.S. Olympic athletes for negative feelings about representing America at the Winter Games in Italy and urged them to focus on their sport.
Hunter Hess, a U.S. skier, said he has "mixed emotions" about competing and represents his friends and family rather than politics.
Chris Lillis, a U.S. freestyle skier, said he is heartbroken over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.

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Boomer Esiason, WFAN broadcaster, criticized U.S. Olympic athletes for negative feelings about representing America at the Winter Games in Italy and urged them to focus on their sport.
Hunter Hess, a U.S. skier, said he has "mixed emotions" about competing and represents his friends and family rather than politics.
Chris Lillis, a U.S. freestyle skier, said he is heartbroken over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.