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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsLooks like the US men's hockey team got asked to the SOU speech......
Donald Trump made a congratulatory call to the United States mens hockey team after their dramatic win over Canada in the Olympic gold medal game on Sunday afternoon, praising what he called an unbelievable performance and inviting the players to Washington this week.
The US president addressed the team by FaceTime Audio speakerphone call shortly after their 2-1 overtime victory at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, telling them they had delivered a moment the country would remember for decades.
Unbelievable. You were all unbelievable. That team is pretty good you played, Trump said in a locker-room video capturing the call shared overnight by the official White House rapid response account.
The US won their third Olympic mens hockey title, and first since the Miracle on Ice team of 1980, behind Jack Hughes overtime winner and an extraordinary effort from goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who stopped 41 of the 42 shots he faced including a series of acrobatic saves that kept the Americans hopes alive.
Trump told the players they were invited to attend Tuesday nights State of the Union address at the US Capitol as guests of honor and suggested a White House celebration would follow.
Ill tell you what I just told my people two minutes ago. I said, were giving the State of the Union speech on Tuesday night, Trump said. We could send a military plane or something. But if you would like to [attend], its the coolest night.
The nice thing about being president is I can tell you, you dont have to worry about the weather or landing. We dont care if its snowing, or if its the worst blizzard, youll be sailing through that sucker just like you did on the ice today.
Well do the White House the next day. Well just have some fun. We have medals for you guys.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/23/trump-usa-hockey-call-state-of-union
NYC Liberal
(20,452 posts)JBTaurus83
(1,042 posts)Get some type of crude dig in at Canada.
marble falls
(71,453 posts)Bettie
(19,519 posts)and I'm betting he thinks he deserves them all.
Raven123
(7,713 posts)Trump also referenced the US womens hockey team, who captured Olympic gold on Thursday with their own overtime win over Canada.
I must tell you, were going to have to bring the womens team, he said. You do know that. I do believe Id probably would be impeached [if the womens team wasnt invited].
Its like oh yeah, the women won too. I hope the teams ( and all athletes) decline the invite.
JBTaurus83
(1,042 posts)The women would likely decline.
Raven123
(7,713 posts)maxrandb
(17,351 posts)Wish I was wrong, but after the spectacle where they welcomed drunk-ass Bug-Eyed Kash, like he was the one who scored the overtime goal, I expect they'll not only show, but "look up at Donnie Dipshit with tears in their eyes". Hell, they might even be in full pads and uniforms.
I just want to prepare people. This team will put on a Donnie Shit for Brains love fest show, the likes of which he hasn't seen since his last visit to Epstein Island.
The only difference is that he won't have to rape them....they'll be willing participants.
I'll have to add the NHL to the list of what this asshat has destroyed.
bottomofthehill
(9,370 posts)He is a guest of the Congress at the State of the Union address. Its like being invited to a wedding and instead of a plus 1x you shou up with a plus 24
JBTaurus83
(1,042 posts)I see no need for allowing him to even hold any SOTU from the Congress. He doesnt believe in that branch of government anyhow.
marble falls
(71,453 posts)... a POTUS can and can't do, and what limits there are for pardons - like no pardons for any of his administration, and when he has to face justice, and a way for arresting him for crimes the rest of us would face justice for.
SheilaAnn
(10,683 posts)johnnyfins
(3,662 posts)McDonalds and KFC?
marble falls
(71,453 posts)Liberal In Texas
(16,146 posts)He's an ass.
Raven123
(7,713 posts)Jacson6
(1,876 posts)Every time DJT claims his administration is the greatest they would drink a shot of Jack Daniels Whiskey. Hopefully he won't say it so often that they will all get alcohol poisoning!
a kennedy
(35,681 posts)🤬 🤬 🤬
Cherrycheeks
(311 posts)B----! Always has to make everything about him!!!😡
obamanut2012
(29,284 posts)mcar
(45,860 posts)Ping Tung
(4,302 posts)Wiz Imp
(9,546 posts)And Some players have worked very hard to stay apolitical so as not to antagonize fans, so I could see a few of them skipping it for that reason. Having a game the next day gives them a great excuse.