LOADING ERROR LOADINGThe gold medal-winning U.S. women’s hockey team turned down Donald Trump’s invitation to his State of the Union address following his controversial comments about inviting them to the nation’s capital along with the men’s team. AdvertisementBut the president’s celebratory message quickly veered toward a degrading joke aimed at the American women’s team. “And we have to — I must tell you — we’re going to have to bring the women’s team,” said Trump, whose comment caused the U.S. men to erupt in laughter. His comments on the U.S. women's hockey team have fueled criticism with fans of the Professional Women's Hockey League. HuffPost has reached out to the White House and USA Hockey for comment.

Source: Huffington Post February 23, 2026 22:50 UTC