Summary
The U.S. women's ice hockey team declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend the State of the Union address due to scheduling conflicts. The team expressed gratitude for the invitation but mentioned academic and professional commitments as the reason for not attending. President Trump also invited the U.S. men's ice hockey team after their Olympic gold win.
Key Facts
- The U.S. women's ice hockey team won a gold medal and declined to attend President Trump's State of the Union address.
- The team cited prior academic and professional commitments for not attending.
- President Trump joked about being impeached if he did not invite the women's team.
- The U.S. men's ice hockey team, also invited, won Olympic gold recently.
- It is unclear whether the men's team has formally accepted the invitation, but they showed enthusiasm.
- President Trump made the invitation to the men's team during a phone call, which was shared online.
- Security measures were in place around the U.S. Capitol before the State of the Union.
