Story perspectives

Freestyle Skier Gus Kenworthy Faces Death Threats After ICE Post

2/20/2026

Center

Kenworthy Faces Threats

Gus Kenworthy, a Team GB freestyle skier, received death threats after posting a graphic message about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Instagram.
The post followed the deaths of two Minnesota residents killed by ICE agents, sparking protests.
Kenworthy said the threats were tough to handle.
Hunter Hess, a U.S. Olympic-qualified skier, responded to President Donald Trump’s comments by stressing his dedication to the sport and love for America.

Left

Kenworthy Competes Again

Gus Kenworthy, a Team GB Olympian with dual British and American citizenship, will compete in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
He recently advanced to the men’s halfpipe final, aiming for another medal after winning silver in Sochi 2014.
Kenworthy has joined the producing team for the Off-West End show Sugar Daddy, which runs March 5 to April 4 at the Underbelly Boulevard theatre in Soho.

1 of 2

Kenworthy Faces Threats

Gus Kenworthy, a Team GB freestyle skier, received death threats after posting a graphic message about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Instagram.
The post followed the deaths of two Minnesota residents killed by ICE agents, sparking protests.
Kenworthy said the threats were tough to handle.
Hunter Hess, a U.S. Olympic-qualified skier, responded to President Donald Trump’s comments by stressing his dedication to the sport and love for America.

1 / 2