Olympics turn political as US athletes speak out against Trump

It’s Correct and Moral to Use the Olympics to Speak Out About Politics

The Winter Olympics can't be separated from our national project — so athletes have every right to criticize the Trump administration.

Olympics turn political as US athletes speak out against Trump

A growing number of Olympic athletes competing for the U.S. in this month’s Winter Games are expressing discomfort with representing the U.S. under President Trump’s administration, sparking intense pushback from the president’s supporters and Trump himself.  Trump attacked U.S. athlete Hunter Hess directly after Hess said he was conflicted about competing for Team USA given the country’s political climate. “It brings up mixed emotions to repres…