Summary
President Donald Trump made a joke that some found inappropriate, which took attention away from the success of the U.S. women's ice hockey team at the Winter Olympics. The women's team won a gold medal, but the focus shifted when they chose not to attend President Trump's State of the Union address.
Key Facts
- U.S. women's ice hockey team won gold at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
- President Trump made a joke about needing to invite the women's team to the State of the Union to avoid impeachment.
- The women's team declined the invitation to President Trump's speech.
- Hilary Knight, the team captain, called the joke "distasteful."
- Hilary Knight is a five-time Olympic medalist and scored 15 goals in her Olympic career.
- President Trump's comment overshadowed the women's team's Olympic achievements.
- Knight expressed hope that the situation would promote better discussions about women in sports and other fields.
