Tate McRae faces backlash for Team USA Olympics ad (Full Transcript)

Canadian singer Tate McRae drew criticism for a Team USA Olympics ad; she responded on Instagram, affirming her support for Canada.

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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: Canadian pop star Tate McRae faced criticism after appearing in and posting an Olympics ad that promoted Team USA. McRae didn't mention any Canadian athletes in the ad.

[00:00:11] Speaker 2: Tate McRae, I'm trying to get to Milan for an amazing opening ceremony to meet Team USA.

[00:00:16] Speaker 1: Commenters wrote, The absolute ick every Canadian just felt. In 2026, what were you and your team thinking? Team USA? What? McRae is Canadian and grew up in Calgary. The ad comes as many Canadians are upset about President Trump's threats to annex the country and make it the 51st state. The singer responded to critics on Instagram with a photo and a caption that reads, Y'all know I'm Canada down. CNN has reached out to Tate McRae for comment.

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Canadian pop star Tate McRae drew backlash for appearing in and posting an Olympics ad promoting Team USA without mentioning Canadian athletes. Critics called it insensitive amid heightened Canadian nationalism and anger over President Trump’s annexation threats. McRae replied on Instagram, saying she’s still loyal to Canada (“Y’all know I’m Canada down”), and CNN sought comment.

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Tate McRae faced criticism for promoting Team USA in an Olympics ad despite being Canadian.
Some Canadians viewed the ad as especially tone-deaf amid political tensions and annexation rhetoric.
McRae responded by affirming her Canadian identity and support.
CNN reported it reached out to McRae for further comment.

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Neutral: The passage is primarily factual and reporting-focused, describing criticism and a response without endorsing either side. Emotional cues include public backlash and frustration, counterbalanced by McRae’s brief reassurance.

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