Eileen Gu's 'Sweet' Reply To JD Vance's Olympics Criticism Is Clapback Gold
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Key Points:
- Eileen Gu responded playfully to criticism from U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who questioned her choice to compete for China despite being U.S.-born, saying, "I’m flattered" and thanking him.
- Gu, a decorated freestyle ski star with multiple Olympic medals, has faced backlash from conservative commentators accusing her of disloyalty and siding with an authoritarian regime.
- Supporters argue Gu has been targeted with racism and Sinophobia, noting that other U.S.-born athletes competing for different countries face less controversy.
- Gu highlighted that criticism stems largely from anti-China sentiment and her success in the sport, suggesting that if she were less successful, the backlash would be less intense.
- She successfully advanced
