Olympian Quinn Hughes addressed receiving an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend the State of the Union and supporting the women's hockey team following several days of backlash.
"I don't know how much we're allowed to say, but yes. Yeah, we're excited to go. It's something you don't get to do ... every Tuesday," Hughes told Good Morning America about accepting the invite. "It's going to be special for us."
Hughes revelation comes on the heels of President Trump calling the men's U.S. hockey team to congratulate the players on their gold medal win over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. During the locker room call, President Trump invited the players to the State of the Union address and said they could tour the White House. He offered to transport the team on a military plane.
The President also mentioned the U.S. women's hockey team, which won gold during the Olympics. "I must tell you, we're going to have to bring the woman's team. You do know that?" President Trump said. The President's comment elicited immediate laughter. "I do believe I probably would be impeached," the President added moments later.
The now viral video generated varying reactions and backlash, including the women's team declining the invitation and rapper Flavor Flav extending an invite to the women's team for an alternative celebration. Hughes seemed to address the chatter during his Good Morning America appearance.
