The U.S. Men’s Hockey Team Has Arrived in Washington
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by Katie RogersFebruary 24, 2026
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The U.S. Men’s Hockey Team arrived in Washington, D.C., just days after winning a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. The team was invited by President Trump to attend the State of the Union address and visit the White House. However, while the men’s team received the spotlight, the women’s hockey team, which also won a gold medal, was notably excluded from the invitation. This decision sparked criticism and fueled ongoing debates about gender equality in sports and politics.
President Trump extended the invitation to the men’s team during a call with FBI Director Kash Patel, who was celebrating the victory at the Winter Olympics in Italy. During the call, Trump humorously mentioned inviting the women’s team as well, joking that he might face political consequences if he didn’t. However, his offhand remark about the women’s team being an “afterthought” drew criticism from those who accused him of belittling their achievements. The men’s team’s
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/24/2026