Donald Trump called skier Hunter Hess "a true failure" after he expressed contradictory feelings about representing the USA at the Olympic Games.

American President Donald Trump reacted harshly to the statements of Olympic skier Hunter Hess, who expressed conflicting feelings about representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Hess mentioned that it is difficult to represent the USA in the current political context, considering the internal issues and geopolitical crises.

Trump posted on the Truth Social network, calling Hess a "true loser" and suggesting that if he does not feel representative of the country, he should not have tried to be part of the Olympic team. Trump's criticism came after comments from other Republicans, including Tim Burchett, who suggested that Hess should keep quiet.

Hess is among the few Olympians who have publicly expressed their dissatisfaction with the situation in the USA, and national champion Amber Glenn announced that she will take a break from social media due to the hate and threats received. Glenn discussed the difficulties faced by the LGBTQ community under the Trump administration, highlighting the need to fight for human rights.