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TexasTowelie

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Sun Feb 8, 2026, 11:43 PM 7 hrs ago

Trump attacks Olympian in insane tirade - Brian Tyler Cohen



Here are the key points from the video:

• US Olympic skier Hunter Hess faced criticism from Trump and conservative figures after saying he has "mixed emotions" representing the US and doesn't represent everything the government does

• Trump called Hess "a real loser" on Truth Social, questioning why he's on the Olympic team if he doesn't want to represent the country

• Conservative commentators demanded consequences, with Megyn Kelly suggesting Hess be "stripped of his ability" to represent the USA and sent home

• The video argues this is a First Amendment issue - athletes have the right to criticize their government while still representing their country

• Multiple other US Olympians also spoke out, expressing concerns about current events in America while emphasizing values of compassion, respect, and inclusivity

• The video criticizes Republicans as hypocrites on free speech, arguing they defend it in principle but attack athletes who actually exercise that right to criticize the administration
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Trump attacks Olympian in insane tirade - Brian Tyler Cohen (Original Post) TexasTowelie 7 hrs ago OP
So our Olympic athletes have to be careful how they represent the US but the President doesn't? ChicagoTeamster 6 hrs ago #1
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