Backlash Against U.S. Men'S Hockey Team Over Trump'S Comments

The backlash against the U.S. men's hockey team has intensified following President Trump's State of the Union address, where he made a joke about the women's team that elicited laughter from the men's players. This incident has drawn criticism from various quarters, including Hilary Knight, captain of the women's team, who labeled Trump's comments as a 'distasteful joke.' The president's remarks, which were perceived as dismissive of the women's achievements, have raised questions about his commitment to supporting female athletes, especially after he previously claimed to be a 'savior of women’s sports.' According to The Guardian, instead of using the opportunity to honor both teams after their gold medal wins, Trump chose to make a joke at the expense of the women's team, revealing a disconnect between his rhetoric and actions.