Hunter Hess Defies Trump After Insults During Winter Olympics Final

Hunter Hess qualified for the freestyle skiing final at the 2026 Winter Olympics after responding to insults from Donald Trump with a defiant hand gesture.The athlete and fellow competitors including Amber Glenn and Chris Lillis have faced intense online backlash and threats following their public criticisms of the current political climate in the USA.While the International Olympic Committee maintains an apolitical stance for competitions, these American athletes are utilizing press conferences to address social issues and the struggles of the LGBTQ community.