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Vance: Olympians ‘Not There to Pop Off About Politics’
Vance urged U.S. Olympians to unite the country through sports and cautioned that political statements at the Games could lead to backlash, noting Team USA earned 11 medals so far.
- Vice President JD Vance advised Team USA Olympians not to 'pop off about politics' while representing the country and to instead focus on bringing the nation together through their athletic performances.
- Snowboarder Chloe Kim and other athletes expressed mixed emotions about representing the U.S. amidst controversial political remarks made by President Donald Trump.
- Vance acknowledged that some athletes may voice political opinions, but advised most should recognize their role in uniting the country by focusing on their sports rather than attacking the president.
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Vance: Olympians ‘not there to pop off about politics’
Vice President Vance thinks U.S. Olympic athletes should focus on competing for medals and keep their political opinions to themselves. “You’re not there to pop off about politics,” Vance told reporters this week when asked about American athletes who have expressed mixed feelings representing the U.S. during the Winter Games in Milan, given some of President…
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