US EditionWinter Olympian defends 'F*** ICE' social media post after death threats
Kenworthy received death threats after posting a provocative image against ICE on Instagram and defended his stance following his final runs at the Winter Olympics.
- During the Men's Freeski Halfpipe Final at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Gus Kenworthy posted an image on his Instagram showing `f*** ICE`, which he defended as standing by his words.
- Kenworthy said `I think what I said is something I stand by,` and described the social media reaction as `a very loud vocal minority` and `a lot of noise online.`
- Kenworthy posted a score of 81.25 in the Men's Freeski Halfpipe Final at Livigno Snow Park, but finished behind gold medallist Brendan Mackay.
- Kenworthy said he received threats and slurs, including death threats tied to the message aimed at United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- The report was produced through an exclusive subscriber partnership with USA Today, and the Herald noted the piece `does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald.
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Winter Olympian defends 'F*** ICE' social media post after death threats
Gus Kenworthy said he had no regrets about incendiary social media posts he made prior to his arrival at the Winter Olympics after finishing ninth…
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