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Trump snubbed as U.S. Women's Hockey Team declines State of the Union invitation [View all]

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Trump snubbed as U.S. Womenâ€™s Hockey Team declines State of the Union invitation

Olympic champions opt out of high-profile White House moment, citing scheduling conflicts

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The gold medal–winning U.S. women’s hockey team has declined an invitation to attend President Donald Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address, citing prior commitments.

A spokesperson for USA Hockey confirmed that the team was invited to the event but would be unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts. The statement emphasized the players’ appreciation for the recognition while making clear that existing obligations would prevent their participation .

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“We are sincerely grateful for the invitation extended to our gold medal–winning U.S. Women’s Hockey Team and deeply appreciate the recognition of their extraordinary achievement,” the spokesperson said. “They were honored to be included and are grateful for the acknowledgment.”

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In other words "Fuck you!".🖕🏻 Floyd R. Turbo Monday #2

Conflicting schedule: Gotta wash my hair at that time Prairie Gates Monday #3

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I'm sure they are. Baitball Blogger Monday #31

Time for them to step up and show some solidarity Scott Alan Swaggerty Tuesday #50

"scheduled academic and professional commitments" AStern Monday #9

Gee, why did these young ladies not wish to meet with Trump? bucolic_frolic Monday #11

Probably afraid that he would steal their medals! NT HighFired49 Monday #43

"Would you girls like to come to the White House?" NBachers Monday #12

Thank you US Women's Hockey team!! iluvtennis Monday #13

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They had to wash their hair. twodogsbarking Monday #17

Yeah, I think the youngest one is 20. GopherGal Monday #24

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