Jack and Quinn Hughes respond to ‘backlash’ faced by U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- U.S. men’s hockey players Jack and Quinn Hughes addressed backlash over their post-Olympic call with President Donald Trump, emphasizing their support and pride for the U.S. women’s team despite social media criticism.
- During the call, Trump invited the men’s team to the State of the Union and the White House, joking about also bringing the women’s team to avoid impeachment, which drew mixed reactions online.
- The U.S. women’s hockey team, despite being invited, could not attend the State of the Union due to prior academic and professional commitments, as stated by USA Hockey.
- The Hughes brothers expressed excitement about attending the State of the Union and highlighted the unity and celebration shared between the men’s and women’s
