Trump hosts over 120 Team USA athletes from Winter Olympics
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:21 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
On August 6, President Donald Trump will host more than 120 Team USA athletes from the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games at the White House Rose Garden. The event celebrates the achievements of the athletes in Milano Cortina, Italy. Among the notable attendees is speedskater Jordan Stolz, known for presenting his gold medal to Trump at a prior rally. Some athletes, including members of the U.S. women's hockey team, have declined the invitation, further highlighting past tensions. A total of 232 Olympians represented Team USA, with 33 medalists, including 12 golds, making it the most successful Winter Olympics in terms of gold medals for Team USA.
- •Event to be held at the White House Rose Garden
- •Jordan Stolz, set to attend, previously honored Trump with a gold medal
- •U.S. women's hockey team declines invitation to the event
- •Team USA secured 12 gold medals at the Winter Olympics
- •232 Olympians represented the U.S. in Milano Cortina
- 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — Trump celebrates US Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Trump to host more than 120 Team USA Winter Olympians and Paralympians
"Nearly half of the Team USA athletes who competed in Italy came to the East Room reception, according to the White House, along with coaches, staff, and other representatives. Among those attending was speedskater Jordan Stolz, whom Trump said was the single most-decorated American Olympian of the 2026 Games while marveling at his “very strong legs.” Stolz, during a rally with the president in Wisconsin earlier this summer, briefly placed a gold medal around Trump's neck.
"President Donald Trump is set to host more than 120 athletes who competed for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics or Paralympic Games in Italy.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 12:21 AMTrump celebrates US Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House
Nearly half of the Team USA athletes who competed in Italy came to the East Room reception, according to the White House, along with coaches, staff, and other representatives. Among those attending was speedskater Jordan Stolz, whom Trump said was the single most-decorated American Olympian of the 2026 Games while marveling at his “very strong legs.” Stolz, during a rally with the president in Wisconsin earlier this summer, briefly placed a gold medal around Trump's neck.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 9:11 AMTrump to host more than 120 Team USA Winter Olympians and Paralympians
President Donald Trump is set to host more than 120 athletes who competed for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics or Paralympic Games in Italy.
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