While America's male Olympic hockey champions proudly accepted President Trump's invitation to attend Tuesday's State of the Union address, the women's gold medal team has shamefully snubbed the Commander-in-Chief – highlighting once again how woke politics has infected women's sports.
Team USA men's hockey completed a dominant sweep Sunday with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against Canada, matching the women's gold medal performance from days earlier. But that's where the similarities end between these two teams' character.
President Trump personally called the men's team in their locker room after the victory – a moment that went viral as these true patriots celebrated both their Olympic triumph and the honor of speaking with their President. The men's team immediately accepted the invitation to attend the State of the Union, showing the respect and patriotism that built this great nation.
Meanwhile, the women's team issued a cold, corporate statement claiming they were "sincerely grateful for the invitation" but had "other plans." What could possibly be more important than honoring the office of the President of the United States?
Team USA hero Jack Hughes defended his female counterparts, saying "Everything is so political" – but that's exactly the problem, isn't it? When did representing your country at the White House become a political statement instead of an honor?
Politics Over Patriotism
This disgraceful snub perfectly encapsulates what's wrong with modern women's athletics. Instead of celebrating American excellence and showing respect for our institutions, these athletes are apparently too "woke" to step foot in Trump's White House.
The contrast couldn't be starker: real American champions who understand what it means to represent this country, versus athletes who let their political feelings override basic respect and patriotism.
Patriots across America are asking: if you won't even visit the White House after winning gold for your country, what exactly are you representing out there on the ice?