President Donald J. Trump is sending a message loud and clear to the world: America stands behind its heroes. The 47th President announced today a prestigious Presidential Delegation to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Verona, Italy on March 6th – and the roster is nothing short of impressive.
Veterans Secretary Collins to Lead the Charge
In a move that speaks volumes about this administration's priorities, Trump tapped Secretary of Veterans Affairs Douglas Collins to lead the delegation. What better choice to honor our Paralympic athletes – many of whom are veterans themselves – than the man charged with serving those who've sacrificed for our nation?
This is what America First leadership looks like, folks. While the Biden administration spent four years kowtowing to globalist institutions and apologizing for American greatness, President Trump understands that our Paralympic athletes represent the very best of the American spirit: resilience, determination, and the refusal to accept limitations.
A Delegation of Champions
The delegation roster reads like an all-star lineup of American excellence. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta and HUD Secretary Scott Turner will join Collins, bringing serious star power to represent the red, white, and blue. But perhaps most importantly, Trump included actual Paralympic legends in the group.
Andrew Yohe, a three-time Paralympian and two-time gold medalist in sled hockey, and Chris Young, a five-time Paralympian and Coast Guard veteran with multiple gold and silver medals to his name, will be there to show the world what American grit looks like. These aren't bureaucrats – they're warriors who've competed at the highest levels.
The inclusion of Richard Walters, Executive Director for the White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics, signals that Trump is already laying the groundwork for American dominance when the games come to Los Angeles. This President thinks ahead.
A Stark Contrast
Remember when the Left wanted to use international sporting events as platforms for political activism and anti-American messaging? Those days are over. President Trump is restoring dignity and patriotism to America's presence on the world stage.
This delegation isn't about virtue signaling or checking diversity boxes – it's about honoring athletic excellence and American achievement. It's about showing our Paralympic athletes that their Commander-in-Chief has their backs.
As our incredible athletes prepare to compete against the world's best in Italy, they'll know that America – the REAL America – is cheering them on. And that, patriots, is exactly how it should be.