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VP Vance SLAMS America-Bashing Olympians: 'You're Not There to Pop Off About Politics'

Gary FranchiFebruary 11, 2026290 views
VP Vance SLAMS America-Bashing Olympians: 'You're Not There to Pop Off About Politics'
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Vice President JD Vance isn't mincing words when it comes to ungrateful American Olympians who think the world's biggest sporting stage is their personal soapbox for America-bashing rhetoric.

Speaking about the ongoing 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, Vance delivered a blunt message to athletes more interested in virtue signaling than winning medals: "You're not there to pop off about politics."

The VP's comments come as multiple Team USA athletes have embarrassed themselves and their country by spouting woke talking points instead of focusing on athletic excellence. Figure skater Amber Glenn, along with skiers Hunter Hess, Chris Lillis, and Mikaela Shiffrin, have all made statements that patriots across America are calling anti-American and anti-Trump.

"These athletes have the incredible privilege of representing the United States on the world's biggest stage, and instead of showing pride in our great nation, they're using it as an opportunity to push their radical agenda," a senior administration official told reporters.

This isn't the first time we've seen spoiled athletes bite the hand that feeds them. Remember when soccer star Megan Rapinoe turned the World Cup into her personal anti-Trump rally? Or when NBA players kneeled for our flag while praising communist China?

The pattern is clear: these woke athletes enjoy all the benefits of American freedom, training facilities, and taxpayer support, then turn around and trash the very country that made their success possible.

Americans Are Fed Up

Vance's comments reflect what millions of patriotic Americans are thinking. We're tired of watching ungrateful athletes use their platform to lecture us about politics instead of making us proud on the international stage.

While President Trump has restored America's strength and leadership worldwide, these athletes seem determined to undermine our nation's reputation with their divisive rhetoric.

Here's a radical idea: How about focusing on winning gold medals instead of winning woke points? How about representing America with the pride and honor our great nation deserves?

Patriots across the country are asking the same question Vance essentially posed: If you hate America so much, why are you wearing our colors?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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VeteranDadVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
As a former Marine, it breaks my heart to see our flag carried by people who trash the very country that gave them the opportunity to compete on the world stage. VP Vance is absolutely right.
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SemperFi1985VerifiedFeb 12, 2026
Thank you for your service! These spoiled athletes have no idea what real sacrifice looks like.
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OldSchoolValuesVerifiedFeb 13, 2026
Remember when Olympic athletes were actually proud to represent America? What happened to that generation of competitors who understood honor and respect?
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RedStateRealistVerifiedFeb 13, 2026
This is why Vance was the perfect VP pick - he's not afraid to speak truth to power.
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TaxpayerTinaVerifiedFeb 13, 2026
Don't we fund Olympic training through taxpayer dollars? If so, maybe they should think twice before biting the hand that feeds them.
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AmericaFirst2024VerifiedFeb 13, 2026
👏👏👏 THANK YOU VP VANCE!
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PatriotMom2024VerifiedFeb 13, 2026
Finally someone with the backbone to call this out! These athletes represent ALL of America, not just their personal political views.
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FreedomFirstVerifiedFeb 13, 2026
Exactly! They're wearing the USA uniform - act like it!
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ConservativeCoachVerifiedFeb 13, 2026
I coach high school sports and always tell my kids: when you wear the team jersey, you represent something bigger than yourself. Same principle applies here but apparently these Olympians never learned that lesson.