"We are sincerely grateful for the invitation extended to our gold medal-winning U.S. Women’s Hockey Team and deeply appreciate the recognition of their extraordinary achievement," USA Hockey told NBC News. Trump also brought up the women’s hockey team on the phone call. "I must tell you, we’re going to have to bring the women’s team, you do know that," Trump was heard saying over the phone to the men’s team. The Professional Women’s Hockey League also resumes play on Thursday night. Original article source: US women's hockey team declines Trump's State of the Union invitation

Source: Fox News February 24, 2026 04:50 UTC