Olympic Bobsled Medalist Honors President Trump

Kaillie Armbruster Humphries presents Trump with Olympic Order of Ikkos medal

Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:21pm

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Kaillie Armbruster Humphries, a six-time Olympic medalist in bobsled who recently won two bronze medals for the United States at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, honored President Donald Trump at the White House for his support of her athletic career and motherhood. Armbruster Humphries, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Canada, presented Trump with the Olympic Order of Ikkos medal, which is given to someone who made a meaningful contribution to an athlete's journey to the podium.

Why it matters

This gesture highlights the close relationship between the Trump administration and some Olympic athletes, particularly around issues like IVF treatments and transgender participation in women's sports. It also showcases how elite athletes can use their platforms to honor political figures they support.

The details

Armbruster Humphries, 40, competed for Canada in the 2010, 2014, and 2018 Olympics before switching to Team USA in 2019 and gaining U.S. citizenship in 2021. At the 2026 Winter Olympics, she won bronze medals in both the women's monobob and the two-woman bobsled events. Armbruster Humphries thanked Trump for expanding IVF treatments and for signing an executive order prohibiting biological men from competing in women's sports, which she said allowed her to return to the podium as a mother.

  • Armbruster Humphries won two bronze medals at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on February 16 and February 21.
  • Armbruster Humphries presented the Olympic Order of Ikkos medal to President Trump at the White House on March 12, 2026, as part of the celebration of Women's History Month.

The players

Kaillie Armbruster Humphries

A six-time Olympic medalist in bobsled who recently won two bronze medals for the United States at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

President Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who was honored by Armbruster Humphries for his support of her athletic career and motherhood.

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What they’re saying

“Having my one-and-a-half-old-son chase me around the Olympic podium, another huge honor and a dream come true. I want to encourage every single mother out there to follow your dreams and don't let anybody put limits on what you believe you can do.”

— Kaillie Armbruster Humphries, Olympic Medalist

“I knew I liked her. That's really nice.”

— President Donald Trump

What’s next

Armbruster Humphries plans to continue competing in bobsled events and advocating for the rights of mothers in sports.

The takeaway

This story highlights the intersection of politics, sports, and family, as an accomplished Olympic athlete uses her platform to honor a political figure who supported her journey. It showcases how elite athletes can leverage their success to advocate for causes they believe in, even if those causes are controversial.