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American freeskier Hunter Hess flashed a backward 'L' on his forehead after finishing fifth in Olympic halfpipe qualifiers in response to Donald Trump calling him a 'real loser.' He embraced the ensuing backlash, later finishing 10th in the halfpipe final, and reiterated pride in representing Team USA amid scrutiny.
American freeskier Hunter Hess says he stands by his love for the United States after Trump denounced his “L” sign as a loser during Olympic halfpipe qualifying; he used the moment as motivation, made the final, and finished 10th as Alex Ferreira won gold for Team USA, with teammates and Hess affirming support for him.
American freestyle skier Hunter Hess flashed an L-sign after his halfpipe run at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics in response to Donald Trump calling him a loser, insisting he stands by his words and does not regret it; Hess finished 10th in the final, with teammate Gus Kenworthy sixth amid heavy online criticism he says he weathered with family support.
During the men’s freestyle skiing halfpipe qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno, Italy, U.S. freeskier Hunter Hess flashed an 'L' sign and said he stands by his statement while reiterating his love for the USA.
Hunter Hess says the two weeks since Donald Trump labeled him 'a real loser' were the hardest of his life, but he qualified for the freeski halfpipe final in Livigno, pushing through injuries and mental strain with strong backing from Team USA as he aims for an Olympic medal.
American freeskier Hunter Hess, previously targeted by Trump over comments about representing the United States, flashed an 'L' after his Olympic halfpipe qualifying run. He qualified for the 12-man final, saying the controversy motivated him and that he loves representing Team USA, despite threats to his family and intense online criticism.
US Olympic freeskier Hunter Hess says Trump’s jab that he’s a “real loser” only boosted his motivation at Milan-Cortina, where he qualified fifth in the halfpipe and embraced the nickname, stressing he loves America and won’t let controversy derail his Olympic run, with support from teammates and rivals alike.
U.S. Olympic freestyle skier Hunter Hess responded to President Donald Trump’s critique after saying he has “mixed feelings” about representing the United States. Hess emphasized pride in America while noting there are things that could be better and said he can’t wait to compete for Team USA, with fellow U.S. athletes weighing in on national issues during the Games.
After President Trump labeled Hunter Hess a "real loser" for his mixed feelings about representing the U.S., the freestyle skier reaffirmed pride in America and the right to express opinions, stressing unity and freedom of expression. Team USA members Amber Glenn, Gus Kenworthy, Maddie Mastro and Chloe Kim publicly supported Hess, calling for diversity, kindness, and coming together amid political tensions.
U.S. Olympic freestyle skier Hunter Hess pushed back at President Trump's remark calling him a 'real loser,' saying he loves his country and values the freedom to voice critique, as fellow Team USA athletes weighed in on national divides during the Games.
American Olympic athletes say they have the right to voice opinions, with Chloe Kim and Maddie Mastro urging leaders to respond with empathy; Trump labeled Hunter Hess a ‘loser’ for his remarks, sparking a broader debate on whether Olympians should publicly express personal views. The episode underscores tensions around athlete speech at the Milano Cortina Games, while USOPC emphasizes support and mental-health resources for Team USA amid domestic political distractions.
President Trump called Olympic skier Hunter Hess a “real loser” after Hess said he felt mixed emotions about representing the U.S. at the Winter Olympics; Hess said he represents his friends and family, not the country’s politics, as teammates and USOPC officials emphasized support for athletes amid political discourse and public backlash from conservatives and others.
President Donald Trump labeled U.S. freestyle skier Hunter Hess a 'real loser' after Hess said representing the U.S. at Milan 2026 comes with mixed emotions; Hess stressed wearing the flag doesn’t mean he endorses all U.S. actions, a nuance Trump claimed Hess misrepresented on Truth Social.
Former President Donald Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess on Truth Social for saying representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics brings mixed emotions amid domestic tensions. Hess said wearing the flag doesn’t mean he represents everything happening in the US, but rather his friends and family and what he believes is good about the country. The remarks drew GOP backlash, while other athletes faced online abuse and used the moment to emphasize values like diversity and resilience; the USOPC pledged to protect athletes and remove threats.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess on social media for remarks about representing the United States at the Milano Cortina Winter Games, calling him a 'loser' and saying he shouldn’t have tried out. Hess said representing the U.S. feels complicated amid current politics. The article also notes other athletes’ responses—Amber Glenn facing backlash over LGBTQ-related comments and Mikaela Shiffrin emphasizing values like inclusivity and peaceful competition—highlighting the tense intersection of sports and politics during the Games.