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TexasTowelie

(126,295 posts)
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 11:43 PM 17 hrs ago

Trump attacks Olympian in insane tirade - Brian Tyler Cohen



Here are the key points from the video:

• US Olympic skier Hunter Hess faced criticism from Trump and conservative figures after saying he has "mixed emotions" representing the US and doesn't represent everything the government does

• Trump called Hess "a real loser" on Truth Social, questioning why he's on the Olympic team if he doesn't want to represent the country

• Conservative commentators demanded consequences, with Megyn Kelly suggesting Hess be "stripped of his ability" to represent the USA and sent home

• The video argues this is a First Amendment issue - athletes have the right to criticize their government while still representing their country

• Multiple other US Olympians also spoke out, expressing concerns about current events in America while emphasizing values of compassion, respect, and inclusivity

• The video criticizes Republicans as hypocrites on free speech, arguing they defend it in principle but attack athletes who actually exercise that right to criticize the administration
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Trump attacks Olympian in insane tirade - Brian Tyler Cohen (Original Post) TexasTowelie 17 hrs ago OP
So our Olympic athletes have to be careful how they represent the US to the World but the President doesn't? ChicagoTeamster 17 hrs ago #1

ChicagoTeamster

(603 posts)
1. So our Olympic athletes have to be careful how they represent the US to the World but the President doesn't?
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 12:03 AM
17 hrs ago

Last edited Mon Feb 9, 2026, 10:58 AM - Edit history (1)

That’s ass backwards!

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