LOADING ERROR LOADINGWinter Olympians expressed mixed feelings about competing for the United States as they criticized upheaval back home that includes ICE raids against immigrants. “There’s obviously a lot going on that I’m not the biggest fan of. “I love the USA and I think I would never want to represent a different country in the Olympics,” said Lillis, a gold medalist at Beijing 2022. “I’m racing for an American people who stand for love, for acceptance, for compassion, honesty and respect for others. Alex Pantling via Getty ImagesTeam USA women’s hockey player Kelly Pannek took a more direct route to criticizing the Trump administration.

Source: Huffington Post February 06, 2026 23:06 UTC