What would normally have been a celebratory visit has instead sparked a nationwide debate over politics and patriotism, as Team USA women’s hockey stars reportedly declined a White House invitation from President Donald Trump.
Trump had invited the Winter Olympic gold medal-winning team to attend his State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24.
The refusal stirred strong reactions online, as it followed a wave of public backlash over controversial comments Trump made during a call with the gold medal-winning men’s hockey team.