The stark difference between patriotism and woke politics was on full display Monday as America's Olympic hockey teams responded to President Trump's invitation to attend tonight's State of the Union address.
While the U.S. men's hockey team graciously accepted the President's offer to be honored guests at the historic speech, the women's team delivered a cold shoulder that would make even their Canadian opponents blush.
The women's team claimed they couldn't attend due to "previously scheduled academic and professional commitments" - a convenient excuse that fools absolutely no one. Really? Every single player on the team suddenly has unmovable commitments on the same night as the President's most important speech of the year?
This is the same playbook we've seen from entitled athletes before. Remember when the women's soccer team turned their backs on America while representing us on the world stage? Now we're witnessing hockey's version of anti-Trump virtue signaling.
Tale of Two Teams
The contrast couldn't be more obvious. The men's team, fresh off their own gold medal victory, understood what an honor it is to be personally invited by the President of the United States. They recognized that accepting the invitation shows respect not just for Trump, but for the office itself and the American people who cheered them to victory.
Meanwhile, the women's team chose to play politics with what should have been a moment of national celebration. Their gold medal victory against Canada should have been a unifying moment for all Americans - instead, they've turned it into another divisive cultural battleground.
Patriots across the country are asking the obvious question: If these players can't even show basic respect for the President who's putting America First, why should we celebrate their victories as American triumphs?
The men's hockey team will be sitting in the House chamber tonight as honored guests, representing the best of American sportsmanship and patriotism. The women's team? They'll be wherever woke athletes go to sulk about having a president who actually loves this country.
Which team truly deserves our respect and admiration?