"Case in point: In one of several posts celebrating the win, the official White House page shared an image that appeared to show a bald eagle gripping a goose in its talons (though, Democratic Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland shared a similar photo). Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) wrote on X, "If we had 51 states, Canada would have Gold," referencing President Trump's expansionist vision that has largely contributed to the historic wedge between the two nations."
"The GOP wing of the House Judiciary Committee shared on X, "America: Free speech. Waffle House. GOLD Medal in Hockey. Canada: Bagged milk. Fake bacon. Socialism." Flashback: It's not the first time political tensions collided with a U.S.-Canada matchup. During last year's 4 Nations Face-Off, which Canada won, Canadian crowds booed "The Star-Spangled Banner," and fights broke out. Zoom out: Hughes post-game message was championed by several MAGA-world voices, including Vice President JD Vance."
Team USA's hockey win prompted overt nationalistic celebration and partisan commentary. Players and supporters framed the victory as a patriotic moment, with Hughes saying, "We're USA. We're so proud to be Americans. Tonight was all for the country." Official and partisan accounts shared imagery and taunts—an image of a bald eagle clutching a goose circulated, and GOP figures mocked Canada on social platforms. Representative Derrick Van Orden referenced expansionist rhetoric, and MAGA-aligned voices including Vice President JD Vance amplified the post-game message. Former President Trump reportedly called to congratulate the team, and videos showed political figures celebrating in the locker room. Prior U.S.-Canada clashes and partisan attacks on athletes underline rising tensions.
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