Why did Team USA women’s hockey turn down Donald Trump’s State of the Union invite?
The U.S. women’s hockey team declined President Donald Trump’s invitation to attend the State of the Union, citing scheduling conflicts and prior academic and professional commitments. USA Hockey said the players were grateful for the recognition but unable to attend. The decision came days after the team won Olympic gold in Milan, completing a historic sweep alongside the U.S. men’s team.
The U.S. women’s hockey team declined President Donald Trump’s invitation to attend the State of the Union, citing scheduling conflicts and prior academic and professional commitments. USA Hockey said the players were grateful for the recognition but unable to attend. The decision came days after the team won Olympic gold in Milan, completing a historic sweep alongside the U.S. men’s team.
