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Trump invites US men's hockey team to State of the Union speech after Olympic triumph

President Donald Trump called the U.S. men’s hockey team after their Olympic gold win and invited them to the State of the Union, offering military transport, while the women’s team declined.

  • On Sunday in Milan, President Donald Trump FaceTimed the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team in the locker room and invited them to his State of the Union on Tuesday.
  • United States defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to capture its first Olympic men's hockey gold since 1980, with the victory honoring the late Johnny Gaudreau whose jersey appeared in celebrations.
  • FBI Director Kash Patel held up his phone and put President Donald Trump's call on speaker so Team USA players could hear Trump praise goalie Connor Hellebuyck.
  • Attendance is uncertain because the NHL resumes Wednesday and travel from Italy amid a northeast snowstorm could block plans, with Sullivan noting 'a lot of moving parts.'
  • A White House social post showed a bald eagle strangling a Canadian goose while Trump posted `LOTS OF WINNING!!!` shortly after Jack Hughes' golden goal.
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When the country's president invites, it should actually be an honor for successful athletes. US President Trump regularly does this differently.

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Twitchy broke the news in United States on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
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