"Beat them all with bats": Team USA hockey defends respect for women’s team amid viral controversy
Team USA’s men’s hockey gold medal celebration drew backlash after players laughed during a locker room call in which President Donald Trump joked about inviting the women’s team. Critics called the moment disrespectful, while Jack and Quinn Hughes stressed mutual respect and unity between both programs. The women’s team declined the invitation due to prior commitments, as debate continued online.
Team USA’s men’s hockey gold medal celebration drew backlash after players laughed during a locker room call in which President Donald Trump joked about inviting the women’s team. Critics called the moment disrespectful, while Jack and Quinn Hughes stressed mutual respect and unity between both programs. The women’s team declined the invitation due to prior commitments, as debate continued online.
