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Donald Trump celebrates U.S. Winter Olympians at White House gathering

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:40 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Donald Trump celebrates U.S. Winter Olympians at White House gathering

Summary

Donald Trump hosted a reception on August 8, 2026, for U.S. Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House, recognizing their achievements at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. Team USA secured 57 medals, with special acknowledgment given to speedskater Jordan Stolz for his record-setting performance. The event was initially set for the Rose Garden but moved indoors due to rain. Trump's comments included praise for the athletes and a brief political remark about women's sports, which received a muted reaction from attendees. Athletes Abbey Murphy and Joy Dunne were among those who attended, celebrating the U.S. women's hockey team's dramatic gold medal victory over Canada.

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•Trump praised U.S. athletes' 57 medals at the Milano Cortina Games.
•Jordan Stolz received special recognition for his Olympic records.
•The reception was relocated indoors due to heavy rain.
•U.S. women's hockey team won gold against Canada in a dramatic match.
•Trump made a political remark about women's sports during the celebration.

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Donald Trump marked America’s success at the 2026 Winter Games with a White House gathering for Olympians and Paralympians on The Donald Trump Honors U.S. Winter Olympians At White House: ‘Greatest Group’ first appeared on The Blast
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