Flavor Flav Offers to Host US Women's Hockey Team in Las Vegas After They Decline Trump's State of the Union Invite

The team cited scheduling conflicts after Trump appeared to downplay their Olympic gold medal win.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The U.S. women's hockey team has declined President Trump's invitation to attend his State of the Union address, citing previous academic and professional commitments. The decision came after Trump appeared to take a dig at their recent Olympic gold medal win, joking that he would "probably be impeached" if he didn't also invite the men's team. In response, rapper Flavor Flav has offered to host the women's team for a celebration in Las Vegas, with several companies reaching out to assist in making the trip happen.

Why it matters

The women's hockey team's decision to decline the White House invitation highlights the ongoing tensions between the team and the Trump administration, particularly after the president seemed to downplay their Olympic achievement. Flavor Flav's offer to host the team showcases his advocacy for female athletes and provides an opportunity for the team to be celebrated in a more welcoming environment.

The details

After the U.S. women's hockey team defeated Canada to claim the gold medal at the Winter Olympics, President Trump invited the U.S. men's hockey team to the State of the Union address, joking that he would "probably be impeached" if he didn't also extend an invite to the women's team. The women's team has now declined the invitation, citing scheduling conflicts. Rapper Flavor Flav has stepped in, offering to host the women's team for a celebration in Las Vegas, with several companies reaching out to assist in making the trip happen.

  • The U.S. women's hockey team defeated Canada to claim the gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
  • A few days later, President Trump invited the U.S. men's hockey team to the State of the Union address.
  • The women's team has now declined the invitation to the State of the Union.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States.

Flavor Flav

An American rapper and reality television personality, known for his advocacy of female athletes.

U.S. Women's Hockey Team

The gold medal-winning women's hockey team from the United States.

U.S. Men's Hockey Team

The gold medal-winning men's hockey team from the United States.

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What they’re saying

“If the USA Women's Hockey team wants a real celebration and invite, I'll host them in Las Vegas. ...I'm sure I can get a hotel and airline to help me out here and celebrate these women for real for real.”

— Flavor Flav (X)

What’s next

Multiple companies have reached out to assist Flavor Flav in hosting the U.S. women's hockey team for a celebration in Las Vegas.

The takeaway

Flavor Flav's offer to host the U.S. women's hockey team in Las Vegas provides a welcoming alternative to the team's declined invitation to the State of the Union, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the team and the Trump administration and showcasing Flav's advocacy for female athletes.