Trump insults US Olympic skier Hunter Hess, calling the freestyler a ‘real loser’

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 8, 2026 at 10:27 PM

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Donald Trump criticized US Olympic skier Hunter Hess, calling him a "real loser" on his Truth Social platform on Sunday. The criticism stemmed from Hess's comments at a press conference on Wednesday regarding the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Hess expressed mixed feelings about representing the United States, citing political tensions and violent immigration raids. He clarified that wearing the American flag doesn't mean he supports everything happening in the US. Trump's post came after Hess's statements about his conflicted feelings representing the country.

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