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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Tom Murray

Public Enemy rapper offers US women’s hockey team an alternative after Trump snub

  • The Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. women’s hockey team declined an invitation to visit the White House.
  • Donald Trump had previously made a locker room call to the men’s team, suggesting he would have to invite the women’s team out of obligation, stating he would 'probably be impeached' otherwise.
  • The women’s team cited scheduling conflicts and prior academic and professional commitments as reasons for turning down the invitation.
  • Following their decision, Public Enemy rapper Flavor Flav extended an invitation for the team to celebrate their victory in Las Vegas.
  • Flav's invitation, sent via email, referenced Trump's 'not quite invite' to the women’s team, offering a 'real celebration' in Las Vegas.

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