Summary
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom, commented positively on the U.S. women's ice hockey team's decision to decline President Trump's invitation to the State of the Union address. The team recently won a gold medal against Canada at the Winter Olympics but could not attend due to scheduling commitments.
Key Facts
- The U.S. women's ice hockey team won a gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics by defeating Canada.
- President Trump invited the team to the State of the Union address.
- Jennifer Siebel Newsom praised the team's decision to decline the invitation.
- President Trump congratulated the U.S. men's ice hockey team through social media and a phone call after their gold medal win.
- The U.S. women’s team declined the invitation citing existing academic and professional commitments.
- USA Hockey expressed gratitude for the invitation and recognition of the women's team achievement.
