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Story summary
- Hunter Hess, freestyle skier, and other U.S. athletes say they feel uncomfortable representing the United States amid turmoil over immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.
- Vice President JD Vance says athletes should expect backlash for criticisms.
- The sentiment echoes 1968 Olympics protest by Tommie Smith and John Carlos, Olympic athletes whose raised fists called for racial justice.
- Experts note current athletes face a similar struggle and seek pride in representing the United States despite issues.
