Whoopi Goldberg Slams President Trump for Hosting Olympic Men’s Hockey Team

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A particularly memorable part of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address was when he recognized the U.S. men’s hockey team. The team’s 2-1 victory over Canada in the Olympic finals was a proud moment for the nation. However, Whoopi Goldberg and the hosts of The View voiced their disapproval of the president’s decision to honor them.

A Moment of Celebration Meets Criticism

In a speech on Tuesday night, President Trump recognized the U.S. men’s hockey team, calling them “a group of winners who just made the entire nation proud.” Their recent gold medal win at the 2026 Winter Olympics was the first for the U.S. since 1980. Trump presented the moment as a celebration of national pride, emphasizing that the feeling was widely shared among Americans, rather than focusing on himself.

The next day on The View, the hosts talked about the speech. Joy Behar said that after hearing Trump’s comments on immigration, she felt physically sick and more nauseous than she usually does when watching him.

She explained that his followers and those who flatter him are even more concerning than he is. She’s dismissing him due to his poor health and described him as deeply narcissistic.

Goldberg pointed out that Trump’s invitation to only the men’s hockey team was inconsiderate, noting many Americans – including the women’s hockey team who also won gold – deserved recognition. She specifically mentioned the women’s team, and a young skater from an immigrant family, as groups who were overlooked and should have been invited as well.

What Actually Happened

Actually, Trump had invited the women’s team as well. While calling to congratulate the men’s team and invite them to Washington, he mentioned they’d also have to include the women’s team, joking that he’d likely face impeachment if he didn’t.

The women’s hockey team turned down an invitation from President Trump, something commentator Goldberg didn’t mention. The team explained in a statement that while they were honored by the invitation and grateful for the recognition of their gold medal win, the timing didn’t work due to pre-existing academic and professional commitments following the Olympics. They were unable to attend.

A Broader Pattern

Trump and the White House haven’t yet addressed Goldberg’s comments. This situation highlights how events meant to bring people together can become sources of disagreement when viewed with political distrust. The recent victories of both the men’s and women’s hockey teams are truly historic and have made the nation proud.

The invitation extended to the women’s team might not be the real problem. What’s more important is how easily stories about being left out spread, even when the goal is to bring people together. Because the media often focuses on conflict, even a joint Olympic win can quickly become a source of disagreement.

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2026-02-27 15:56