Hilary Knight, captain of the US women’s ice hockey team, has called out President Donald Trump’s “distasteful joke” about the team. Trump made the comment during a congratulatory phone call to the US men’s team after their gold medal win at the 2026 Winter Olympics, saying he’d have to invite the women’s team too, or he’d “probably be impeached”. Knight expressed disappointment, stating the joke overshadowed the team’s historic gold medal achievement. She emphasized the strong bond and mutual respect between the men’s and women’s teams, urging focus on celebrating their successes.
Knight’s response has garnered support, with many praising her for addressing the issue while highlighting women’s achievements in sports. The women’s team declined Trump’s invitation to the State of the Union, citing prior commitments.
