Chloe Kim wants to ‘see more love’ after Trump’s comments about teammate
Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim weighed in on President Trump’s comments about teammate Hunter Hess, urging unity adn leadership with love.
– Kim said many Olympians are not afraid to speak out for what they believe in, and she’d like to see more of that, guided by love and compassion.
– She emphasized unity as important and said she’s proud to represent the United States, noting the country’s opportunities for immigrant families while also supporting the right to voice opinions.
– Hess said he represents the parts of the U.S. that align with his moral values and that wearing the flag doesn’t mean he represents everything going on in the country.
– Trump responded with a post on Truth Social calling hess a “real loser” and criticizing his stance.
– Bea Kim, Maddie Mastro, and Maddie Schaffrick, teammates of Kim, also spoke. Bea Kim highlighted diversity as a strength and saw the four athletes as examples of opportunity for Americans with immigrant backgrounds.
– The article notes Olympic rules prohibit political, religious, or racial demonstrations at Olympic sites, so athletes have turned to social media and press questions to express their views.
Chloe Kim says she wants to ‘see more’ love in response to Trump’s swipe at Hunter Hess
Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim weighed in on President Donald Trump’s comments about one of her teammates.
In Milan, Kim was asked about the president’s comments about American skier Hunter Hess in a press conference on Monday.
“I’m so happy that so many Olympians are not hesitant to speak out for what they believe in, even when they know the president could try to bully them,” Kim said. “We need to lead with love and compassion, and I’d love to see more of that.”
The daughter of South Korean immigrants, Kim called for unity as her teammates continue to speak out against American politics.
“In moments like these, it’s really important for us to unite,” Kim said. “I’m really proud to represent the United States. The U.S. has given my family so much opportunity, but I also think we are allowed to voice our opinions on what’s going on.”
On Friday, Hess, a freestyle skier for Team USA, said he was only representing the parts of the U.S. that align with his moral values.
“If it aligns with my moral values, I feel like I’m representing it,” Hess said. “But just because I’m wearing the flag doesn’t mean that I represent everything that’s going on in the U.S.”
Hess’s comments prompted Trump to make a post on Truth Social condemning the Olympian as a “real loser.”
“U.S. Olympic Skier, Hunter Hess, a real Loser, says he doesn’t represent his Country in the current Winter Olympics,” the president wrote. “If that’s the case, he shouldn’t have tried out for the Team, and it’s too bad he’s on it. Very hard to root for someone like this. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Kim was joined by three teammates, Bea Kim, Maddie Mastro, and Maddie Schaffrick, when fielding questions from reporters.
Bea Kim, who is making her Olympic debut at 17, is also the daughter of immigrants and said her and her teammates’ stories speak to the opportunities available in America.
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“I personally am very proud to represent the United States,” Bea Kim said. “That being said, I think diversity is what makes us a very strong country and what makes us so special. I think the four of us sitting here today are an example of that. We all got to chase our dreams.”
Olympic athletes are prohibited from participating in political, religious, or racial demonstrations at Olympic sites, per the charter. Instead, athletes have turned to social media and press questions to voice their concerns and opinions.
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