When conflict meets competition: Trump’s immigration agenda roils opening days of Winter Olympics

Associated Press (AP) Political StrategyNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete by By STEVEN SLOAN and EDDIE PELLSFebruary 9, 2026 at 11:23 PM

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy, have been overshadowed by political debate in the United States. Despite initial hopes for unity expressed by Vice President JD Vance, the Games' opening days have been marked by discussions surrounding President Donald Trump's immigration policies. American athletes are facing repeated questions about the administration's aggressive enforcement agenda and their feelings about representing the U.S. amidst this controversy. The situation highlights the intersection of sports and politics on an international stage.

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Hunter Hess spoke of the “mixed emotions” of representing the U.S.

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Vice President JD Vance hailed the competition as “one of the few things that unites the entire country.”

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American athletes have faced persistent questions about President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement agenda.

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Hunter Hess 40% Italy ×250% Chloe Kim 50% Mikaela Shiffrin 50% Milan ×260% JD Vance 60% United States ×470% Winter Olympics ×280% Donald Trump ×390%

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winter olympics 100% immigration agenda 90% donald trump 80% political debate 70% american athletes 60% milan cortina games 50% jd vance 40%

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