In a moment that perfectly captures the Trump magic we've missed, President Donald J. Trump personally called Team USA's gold medal-winning hockey team Sunday night to congratulate them on their historic Olympic victory – and delivered a classic Trump line that had the champions laughing.
"We're giving the State of the Union speech on Tuesday night. I can send a military plane," Trump told the celebrating team, before adding with his trademark humor: "I'd be impeached if I don't invite you guys."
The call came shortly after Team USA's stunning gold medal victory – their first since the legendary "Miracle on Ice" in 1980. But this moment had its own special magic, with the team celebrating in their locker room when they got the ultimate congratulatory call from the Commander-in-Chief himself.
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Adding to the celebration, noted hockey fan and FBI Director Kash Patel personally joined the team in the locker room, enthusiastically pounding beers with America's newest heroes. Talk about a contrast from the Biden years – can you imagine Christopher Wray cracking open a cold one with Olympic champions?
This is the America First leadership we voted for, folks. While the previous administration was busy lecturing Americans about "equity" and apologizing for our greatness, President Trump is celebrating American excellence and inviting our champions to the people's house.
"I'd be impeached if I don't invite you guys" – President Trump's joke perfectly captures how he puts American winners first
The timing couldn't be more perfect. Just days before Trump delivers what promises to be a barn-burner State of the Union address, our Olympic hockey heroes deliver a gold medal performance that reminds the world why America is the greatest nation on Earth.
This is what real leadership looks like – a President who personally calls our champions, celebrates American greatness, and isn't afraid to crack a joke while doing it. The contrast with the doom-and-gloom Biden years couldn't be starker.
Will these champions accept Trump's invitation to Tuesday's State of the Union? Something tells us they'd be crazy not to.