What did President Trump say about US men's hockey team at State of the Union?
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President Donald Trump had this to say about the U.S. men's hockey team, which received a late invite to his State of the Union address.
When an American team wins a championship or gold medal during the Olympic games, they are often invited to visit the White House in Washington, D.C.
The tradition continued after the U.S. men's and women's hockey teams both defeated Canada to bring the gold back to the USA, President Donald Trump inviting both teams to the Oval Office and his State of the Union address.
The men's team took Trump up on his offer, which came over the phone after the gold medal win. The U.S. women's team, however, declined the invitation due to "timing and previously scheduled academic and professional commitments." A team spokesperson said the team was honored to be invited.
All but five players on the men's team toured the White House, the 20 players who did go to D.C. also expected to attend the State of the Union.
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