The U.S. Olympic skier who caused outrage by publicly stating he had "mixed emotions" about representing America on the world stage is now playing victim after facing well-deserved backlash from patriotic Americans who fund his Olympic dreams.
The ungrateful athlete claims the criticism led to the "hardest weeks of his life" – apparently harder than the struggles of the American taxpayers who subsidize Olympic training and the military families who sacrifice everything to defend the flag he's ashamed to compete under.
This is what passes for an American Olympian in 2026? While President Trump works tirelessly to restore American greatness and pride in our nation, we have athletes who can't even muster basic gratitude for the opportunity to represent the greatest country on earth.
Actions Have Consequences
Here's a reality check for this pampered athlete: When you publicly trash the country that gave you everything – the training facilities, the coaching, the financial support, and the platform to compete at the highest level – don't be surprised when real Americans call you out.
Patriots across the country are tired of spoiled athletes who bite the hand that feeds them. We've seen it with Colin Kaepernick, Megan Rapinoe, and now this Olympic crybaby who wants to have his cake and eat it too.
"If you have 'mixed emotions' about representing America, maybe you should find another country to compete for," one frustrated American commented on social media.
The Trump administration has been clear about putting America First in everything we do. That includes expecting our Olympic representatives to show basic respect and gratitude for the privilege of wearing the red, white, and blue.
Time for a Reality Check
Instead of doubling down on his anti-American sentiment or playing victim, this athlete should be apologizing to the American people and showing some humility. Millions of Americans would give anything for the opportunity he's been handed.
Maybe those "hardest weeks" will teach him what real patriots have known all along: America is worth celebrating, defending, and representing with pride. If that's too much to ask, there are plenty of other countries that would love to have him.