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AP: When conflict meets competition: Trump's immigration agenda roils opening days of Winter Olympics

During early competition in Milan Cortina, American athletes face questions about President Donald Trump's immigration policies, with some athletes criticizing and others defending their stance.
After last month's high-profile events, federal agents killing two U.S. citizens intensified international scrutiny of U.S. immigration policy at the Games and sharpened debate among American athletes.
Following Hess's comments, President Donald Trump called him `real loser` on social media, criticizing his remarks about representing the U.S.
By Monday, other top athletes who faced political controversy were rallying to Hess's defense, while Eileen Gu said she had been in touch with him and urged unity amid social-media pressure.
The Olympics are never walled off from politics, as athletes face platform dilemmas and note that media headlines can distort their commentary amid political debates.

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When conflict meets competition: Trump's immigration agenda roils opening days of Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics have become a platform for political debate in the U.S. American athletes face questions about President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

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