Trump Honors Olympic Hockey Team at SOTU, Awards Medal of Freedom
Key Takeaways
- Trump introduced the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team during the State of the Union.
- The team received a bipartisan standing ovation during the State of the Union.
- U.S. men's hockey team won Olympic gold.
Hockey Team At SOTU
Trump honored the gold medal-winning men's hockey team during the State of the Union.
“WASHINGTON -- The Olympic gold medal-winning U”
The team received a bipartisan standing ovation and chants of "USA!"
The women's team declined the SOTU invitation due to timing and other commitments.
Medal of Freedom for Hellebuyck
Trump announced he would award Hellebuyck the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
He cited Hellebuyck's 41-save performance in the gold medal game.
The team was hosted at the White House before the speech.
Partisan Reactions and Timing
Trump joked it was the first time he'd seen Democrats get up.
“President Donald Trump introduced the members of the Olympic champion U”
The women's team's absence became a focus of controversy.
The Atlantic Council framing is absent in mainstream coverage.
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