President Trump Invites Gold Medal-Winning US Olympic Men's and Women's Hockey Teams to the State of the Union Address [Video]

Kristinn Taylor : Feb 23, 2026
The Gateway Pundit

"We're all proud Americans, obviously. This is a huge moment for us. A huge moment for the United States. He called, just congratulated us." -Team captain Auston Matthews

[TheGatewayPundit.com] President Donald Trump spoke from the White House to the US Olympic men's hockey team Sunday after their thrilling 2-1 overtime victory over Canada towinthe gold medal in Milan, Italy. (Screengrab image: via X-Harrison Krank)

Wild smartphone video shows the raucous team in the locker room being addressed by Trump over a phone held by FBI Director Kash Patel.

Cheerful athletes celebrating a victory, wearing team jerseys and medals, inside a locker room with a sign that reads "UNITY."

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While he repeatedly praised the whole team, Trump singled out Hellebuyck several times for praise, saying he wants to shake his hand.

In the midst of congratulating the team, Trump asked them if they want to come to the State of the Union address on Tuesday... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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