White House, Team USA and Donald Trump
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It’s not the first time some Democratic women have displayed unity by wearing the same color, but this time it was in part to signal opposition to the SAVE America Act.
The Team USA women’s hockey squad received online support after declining an invitation from the White House to attend the State of the Union address. The winning team, which beat Canada for the gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, cited “timing and previously scheduled academic and professional commitments” as the reason behind their decline.
Rep. Al Green held a sign that read: "Black people aren't apes" at the 2026 State of the Union.
The U.S. men's hockey team also visited the White House on Tuesday following their gold medal win at the Winter Olympics.
Will the NHL punish players for missing time for visiting the White House and attending the State of the Union address? “Player decision,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters in St. Louis, per The Athletic.
Quinn Hughes, who plays for the NHL hockey team Minnesota Wild, confirmed his and his brother's State of the Union appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America" today.
An ejected Democrat and a patriotic parade by ice hockey players were among the colourful moments during Trump's speech.