Two American gold-medal hockey teams, two completely different responses to President Trump's invitation to attend tonight's State of the Union address – and the contrast couldn't be more telling about the state of our culture.
The U.S. men's hockey team, fresh off their stunning gold medal victory, immediately accepted Trump's invitation to be honored guests at tonight's historic address. Meanwhile, the women's hockey team – also gold medalists after defeating Canada earlier this week – declined the invitation, claiming they had "previously scheduled academic and professional commitments."
Really? Academic commitments that couldn't be reschedulged for a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to the State of the Union? Professional commitments more important than representing your country at the highest level of American government?
This reeks of the same woke virtue signaling we've seen from privileged athletes who think snubbing the President makes them social justice warriors. Remember when the U.S. women's soccer team made headlines for their anti-Trump antics instead of just playing ball?
A Tale of Two Teams
The men's hockey team will be seated in the House gallery tonight as President Trump delivers what promises to be a powerful address on his America First agenda. These patriots understand that representing your country means showing respect for the office of the President – regardless of politics.
The women's team's absence sends a different message entirely. At a time when Trump is working to restore American greatness and strengthen our position on the world stage, these athletes chose to make a political statement through their absence.
"It's disappointing but not surprising," said one conservative sports commentator. "We've seen this playbook before from woke female athletes who care more about their social media image than honoring America."
Patriots across America are taking notice of this contrast. While one team proudly accepts the honor of representing their country at the highest level, the other hides behind convenient "scheduling conflicts."
Tonight, as President Trump delivers his State of the Union with true American champions in attendance, remember which athletes chose to stand with America – and which ones chose to sit it out.