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US Hockey Star Jack Hughes Says People Are ‘Making Something Out of Almost Nothing’ After Phone Call with Trump
Jack Hughes and his mother defended Team USA's camaraderie and the women's decision to decline the White House invitation due to scheduling conflicts, amid widespread criticism.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump invited the U.S. men's hockey team to Tuesday night's State of the Union, and Jack Hughes and Ellen Hughes recently responded to fallout from the viral call.
- Some members of the U.S. men's hockey team laughed during the viral locker-room call, prompting criticism, while the U.S. women's hockey team declined the invitation citing timing and prior commitments, USA Hockey said.
- Quoting his reaction, Hughes said, `People are so negative out there, and they are just trying to find a reason to put people down and make something out of almost nothing.`
- The men's team accepted and look set to attend, while Ellen Hughes told the 'TODAY' show they remain focused on country and support for one another.
- Ellen Hughes emphasized shared camaraderie when noting that players from both the U.S. men's and women's hockey teams share dorms and cheer across rosters, fostering unity beyond politics.
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WFSBUS hockey star Jack Hughes says people are ‘making something out of almost nothing’ after phone call with Trump
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