""It brings up mixed emotions to represent the U.S. right now... There's obviously a lot going on that I'm not the biggest fan of and I think a lot of people aren't.""
""I love my country. There is so much that is great about America, but there are always things that could be better.... I cannot wait to represent Team USA next week when I compete.""
""a real Loser," writing, "[Hess] says he doesn't represent his Country in the current Winter Olympics ... If that's the case, he shouldn't have tried out for the Team.""
""Laura, this is borderline treason,""
A Fox News contributor called criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by U.S. Olympic athletes "borderline treason" and criticized out gay Olympian Gus Kenworthy. Olympic skier Hunter Hess expressed mixed emotions about representing the United States and said wearing the flag does not mean representing everything happening in the country, emphasizing competing for friends, family, and supporters. The current U.S. president labeled Hess "a real Loser," prompting Hess to clarify his love for the country and eagerness to represent Team USA. Commentary also criticized athletes for not publicly addressing repression in Hong Kong and Iran.
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