With the Winter Olympics up and running, there's been plenty of controversies linked to Team USA.
At the grand sporting event that is currently being held in Milan-Cortina, US freestyle skier Hunter Hess sparked serious controversy when he spoke honestly about having mixed reactions about representing the country team amid the current political tensions at home.
{img}Hess, who competes in the men's freeski halfpipe, mentioned that while he was proud to wear the flag and represent family, friends, and positive aspects of his nation, he did not feel comfortable endorsing everything happening in the country right now.
His comments caught national attention and swiftly became a flashpoint in debates about patriotism and free expression for athletes. Former President Donald Trump responded in a sharp manner, calling Hess a real loser and stating that he should have never tried out for the team.
{img}The exchange drew reactions from fans and public figures, with some echoing Trump's criticism while others defended Hess's right to articulate his perspective.