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Alysa Liu Calls Out Hypocrisy in Eileen Gu Controversy

3/8/2026

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Alysa Liu, U.S. Olympic figure skater, addressed the controversy over Eileen Gu representing China, calling the backlash hypocritical.
Eileen Gu, who chose to represent China, faced criticism during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Vice President JD Vance expressed mixed feelings about Gu's decision and supported American athletes.
Liu discusses skepticism toward data and her family's alleged Chinese government surveillance, having gained followers and withdrawn from the World Championships.

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Alysa Liu, U.S. Olympic figure skater, addressed the controversy over Eileen Gu representing China, calling the backlash hypocritical.
Eileen Gu, who chose to represent China, faced criticism during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Vice President JD Vance expressed mixed feelings about Gu's decision and supported American athletes.
Liu discusses skepticism toward data and her family's alleged Chinese government surveillance, having gained followers and withdrawn from the World Championships.