US hockey was bathed in a golden Olympic glow. Then Donald Trump and Kash Patel stepped in
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- The US men's hockey team’s gold-medal game against Canada coincided with the 46th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice, but unlike that historic Cold War-era upset, the current matchup was marked by sportsmanship rather than political symbolism.
- Jack Hughes, who scored the winning goal, emphasized unity and support for the women's team and LGBTQ rights, highlighting hockey’s role as a unifier amid political tensions.
- Controversy arose when FBI director Kash Patel, criticized for mishandling investigations and accused of inappropriate conduct, was seen socializing with the US team during the Olympics.
- Former President Donald Trump invited the US men’s team to the State of the Union address, putting players in a difficult position amid political polarization,
