The U.S. women's national hockey team, Olympic gold medalists, declined the invitation from American President Donald Trump to the State of the Union address.

The United States women's ice hockey team, recently awarded gold at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, declined President Donald Trump's invitation to attend his State of the Union address.

A spokesperson for USA Hockey stated that, although the team is grateful for the invitation and appreciates its achievements, the athletes cannot attend due to pre-existing academic and professional commitments. The team defeated Canada 2-1, thus securing the third Olympic gold medal in the history of women's ice hockey. The White House did not immediately comment on the team's refusal.