US women’s hockey team declines Trump's invitation to State of the Union
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The gold medal-winning U.S. women’s hockey team will not attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday.
The gold medal-winning U.S. women’s hockey team will not attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday.
In a statement obtained by multiple media outlets, a USA Hockey spokesperson said the team appreciated the invitation but could not attend due to scheduling conflicts.
"Due to the timing and previously scheduled academic and professional commitments following the Games, the athletes are unable to participate," the statement says. "They were honored to be included and are grateful for the acknowledgment.”
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In a video posted on social media, President Trump was heard on a phone call with the men’s team after it won the gold medal on Sunday. During the call, he invited the team to the State of the Union address and said he would also invite the women’s team. He joked that he would be impeached if he did not extend the invitation to the women.
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