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Trump Honors 2026 Medalists, Snubs Rider Hess, Hockey Declines SOTU

8/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed athletes to the White House to honor 57 medals, 12 golds, from the 2026 Milano Cortina Games.
Trump said he likes teams and called rider Hunter Hess a “real loser” after omitting him.
Rain forced the reception to move indoors from the Rose Garden.
USA Hockey said the women’s hockey team declined a State of the Union invitation citing class and job conflicts.

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U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed athletes to the White House to honor 57 medals, 12 golds, from the 2026 Milano Cortina Games.
Trump said he likes teams and called rider Hunter Hess a “real loser” after omitting him.
Rain forced the reception to move indoors from the Rose Garden.
USA Hockey said the women’s hockey team declined a State of the Union invitation citing class and job conflicts.