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The Olympics are supposed to be one of the places where Americans get a break from never-ending political arguments. For a couple weeks, it’s all about competition, grit, and watching athletes carry the flag with pride. That’s the deal; that’s what we expect, but lately, it’s not what we get, and it’s exhausting.

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That’s why when a young American freestyle skier lands in Milan and immediately signals that it’s “hard” to represent the United States right now, Americans are going to get pissed.

Hunter Hess didn’t show up talking about training, discipline, or the honor of wearing USA across his chest. Instead, he showed up like a wannabe activist, talking about “mixed emotions.” He suggested that representing his country in the current political climate was tough.

Really, Hunter?

Look, that type of political virtue signaling might play well in certain Marxist social circles. But it doesn’t play well with the average American tuning in to watch the Winter Games.

People are literally sick and tired of all the left-wing political whining, rage, and violence.

And this type of silly, pointless nonsense is also exhausting…

Just look at late-night TV… it’s turned into one long-running political monologue that just never ends. And award shows have become lectures. Basically, every single cultural space that once offered escape now feels like it comes with a side of progressive ideology. The Olympics was one of the last holdouts.

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And then here comes another athlete treating the global stage like a college campus discussion panel.

The backlash was inevitable. And it came fast.

One of the loudest responses came from President Trump, who didn’t sugarcoat his reaction.

That message landed. Hard.

And suddenly, Hunter Hess is singing a new tune.

Within days, little Hunter was walking back his USA hesitation and leaning into pride for America.
Yep. The same athlete who said it was “hard” to represent the US was now saying he loves his country and is excited to represent Team USA.

What a turnaround, eh?

Collin Rugg:

NEW: American freestyle skier Hunter Hess backtracks, says he is actually really excited to represent the U.S. after previously saying he had “mixed emotions.”

“Ummm it’s a little haard,” he previously said while explaining what it is like to represent the U.S.

In a new statement, Hess says he loves his country and is so excited to “represent Team USA.”

Wow, I wonder what changed.

Many folks believe President Trump likely scared the living crap out of this young kid, which is why he backtracked so quickly.

Sure, maybe he genuinely had a change of heart; it’s possible. But there’s another possibility that’s more grounded in reality: when you publicly distance yourself from the country you’re representing at the Olympics, you’re going to feel pressure.

Sponsors and fans pay attention. And when the President of the United States calls you out by name, the spotlight is gonna get real hot, real fast.

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Americans are tired of watching every space get politicized. They don’t want commentary when they’re watching downhill skiing, for crying out loud. They want to cheer for their country. That’s it.

The media simply won’t let it go. Their fixation on Trump has overridden common sense judgment.

So, that’s why when an athlete signals that wearing the flag is hard, people will fight back.

Hunter Hess learned that lesson the hard way.

Truthfully, the Olympics are bigger than some athlete’s personal political grudge. They’re about representing the country, all of it, on the world stage, with respect and class. If you’re going to wear USA across your chest, Americans expect you to mean it.

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