US Women's Hockey Team Declines Trump Invitation After Men's Team Meets President

Following their gold medal wins at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the US men's hockey team met President Donald Trump at the White House and received an invitation to his State of the Union address. During a phone call, Trump joked about needing to invite the women's team as well, saying he might be impeached otherwise. The US women's hockey team, also gold medalists, declined the invitation citing prior academic and professional commitments. The men's team’s interaction with Trump, including laughter at his remarks, drew public criticism.