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Amber Glenn Rejects White House Visit, Advocates LGBTQIA+ Rights

3/7/2026

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Amber Glenn, U.S. figure skater, declined a White House visit after winning gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
She emphasized the right to choose what to endorse, stating, "I do not blame them whatsoever."
Glenn identifies as pansexual and has been vocal about LGBTQIA+ rights throughout her Olympic journey.
After a mixed performance, she called Olympics one of the best experiences of her life and stressed queer visibility in sports.

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Story summary

Amber Glenn, U.S. figure skater, declined a White House visit after winning gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
She emphasized the right to choose what to endorse, stating, "I do not blame them whatsoever."
Glenn identifies as pansexual and has been vocal about LGBTQIA+ rights throughout her Olympic journey.
After a mixed performance, she called Olympics one of the best experiences of her life and stressed queer visibility in sports.