Trump invites Olympic hockey gold medalists to State of the Union after historic win
US President Donald Trump extended invitations to both the men's and women's Olympic hockey teams for his State of the Union address. The gesture followed the men's team winning gold for the first time since the 1980 'Miracle on Ice'. Trump even offered to send a military plane to transport the men's team to Washington, DC.
The men's team secured their historic victory with a game-winning goal from Jack Hughes. After the win, Hughes publicly praised Megan Keller, a standout player from the women's team. Both squads received formal invitations to attend the high-profile speech.
The women's team had previously visited the White House in 2018 during Trump's presidency. This time, however, they declined due to scheduling conflicts. Trump lightened the mood by joking that he would face impeachment if he failed to invite them as well.
Despite the offers, neither team confirmed their attendance. Both face tight schedules, balancing professional and college-level commitments with little time to celebrate their achievements.
The men's team last won gold nearly 40 years ago, making this victory a landmark moment. While their presence at the State of the Union remains uncertain, the invitations highlighted their success. The teams now return to their regular seasons with no further official recognition announced.
