American freestyle skier Hunter Hess on Monday made his first comments since President Donald Trump’s social media meltdown over the athlete’s “mixed emotions” about representing Team USA at this year’s Winter Olympics.
“I love my country 🇺🇸,” declared Hess in an Instagram post.
“There is so much that is great about America, but there are always things that could be better. One of the many things that makes this country so amazing is that we have the right and the freedom to point that out.”
He continued, “The best part of the Olympics is that it brings people together, and when so many of us are divided we need that more than ever. I cannot wait to represent Team USA next week when I compete. Thanks to everyone for their support.”
The post from Hess, who is representing the U.S. in his first Winter Olympics this year, arrives a day after the president called the skier “a real loser” in a tantrum on his Truth Social platform.
