Team USA Athlete Calls for Unity After Trump Remark (Full Transcript)

After a Trump insult aimed at a teammate, an athlete stresses immigrant roots, pride in representing the U.S., and the need for compassion and unity.

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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: President Trump has called your teammate Hunter Hess a real loser. Would anybody like to address that or talk about how you feel representing Team USA right now?

[00:00:09] Speaker 2: My parents being immigrants, this one definitely hits pretty close to close to home and I think in moments like these it is really important for us to unite and kind of stand up for for one another for all that's going on and I think that I'm really proud to represent the United States it's the U.S. has given my family and I so much opportunity, but I also think that I we are allowed to voice our opinions on what's going on and I think that we need to lead with love and compassion and I would love to see some more of that

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In response to a question about President Trump calling teammate Hunter Hess a “real loser,” the speaker—drawing on their family’s immigrant background—says the remark feels personal and emphasizes the need for unity and mutual support. They express pride in representing Team USA and gratitude for the opportunities the U.S. has provided, while also affirming athletes’ right to voice opinions about current events and calling for more love and compassion.

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Team USA athlete responds to insult, urges unity and compassion

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The speaker feels the insult resonates personally due to their immigrant family background.
They call for unity and standing up for one another amid political tension.
They are proud to represent the U.S. and acknowledge the opportunities it provided their family.
They argue athletes can be patriotic while still voicing opinions about current events.
They urge leadership grounded in love and compassion rather than disparagement.

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Neutral: The tone blends pride and gratitude with concern about divisive rhetoric. It avoids hostility, instead urging unity, mutual support, and compassion while defending the right to speak out.

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