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Trump Calls Freeskier Hunter Hess a 'Loser' Over Olympics

2/20/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump labeled freeskier Hunter Hess a 'loser' for expressing mixed feelings about representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Hess qualified for the halfpipe final, using the incident as motivation.
He received strong support from teammates and family.
Hess, who loves the United States, stood by his news conference comments.
He remained focused on his Olympic goals, saying, "I worked so hard to be here."

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump labeled freeskier Hunter Hess a 'loser' for expressing mixed feelings about representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Hess qualified for the halfpipe final, using the incident as motivation.
He received strong support from teammates and family.
Hess, who loves the United States, stood by his news conference comments.
He remained focused on his Olympic goals, saying, "I worked so hard to be here."