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US Men's Hockey Team Cheered at State of the Union; Trump Says Women's Team Will Be Honored 'Soon'
Twenty of the 25 U.S. men's Olympic hockey players attended the State of the Union after their first gold medal win since 1980, while the women's team declined due to scheduling.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson said staff would make room for the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team at the State of the Union on Tuesday, with 20 members planning to attend, after a call from President Trump.
- Via a locker-room speakerphone call, President Donald Trump invited the team and offered a military jet, prompting House Speaker Mike Johnson to free up guest space for the State of the Union.
- Quinn Hughes confirmed he and Jack Hughes will attend, and five players missed the visit due to scheduling conflicts.
- Social-Media posts of the team's celebrations amplified the White House and Capitol appearances, while the NHL regular season resumes on Wednesday, Feb. 25, creating uncertainty about player availability.
- As a historic first since 1980, the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team won gold, while the women's team declined the invite citing timing and commitments, with Trump joking `I do believe I probably would be impeached` about inviting them.
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U.S. men's hockey team receives standing ovation during State of the Union address
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