Trump Jokes About Impeachment in Call With Olympic Hockey Team

The president congratulated the U.S. men's ice hockey team on their gold medal victory.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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During a phone call with the U.S. men's Olympic ice hockey team, President Donald Trump joked that he would need to invite the women's team as well to avoid being impeached. Trump made the remark while congratulating the men's team on their gold medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

Why it matters

Trump's comments about impeachment during the call highlight the ongoing political tensions and controversies surrounding the former president, who was previously impeached twice during his first term. The lighthearted exchange also comes as both the U.S. men's and women's hockey teams secured gold medals at the Olympics, showcasing American dominance in the sport.

The details

In the video of the call shared on social media, Trump can be heard telling the men's team that they would need to bring the women's team to the White House as well, joking that he 'probably would be impeached' if he didn't. Members of the men's team and White House official Kash Patel, who was holding the phone, could be heard laughing at the president's remarks.

  • The call took place after the U.S. men's ice hockey team won the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who was previously impeached twice during his first term.

Kash Patel

The White House deputy chief of staff who was holding the phone during the call with the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team.

Auston Matthews

The captain of the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, which won the gold medal in 2026.

John Wroblewski

The head coach of the 2026 U.S. Olympic Women's Hockey Team, which also won the gold medal.

Megan Keller

The player who scored the decisive goal in overtime to secure the gold medal for the U.S. women's hockey team.

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What they’re saying

“Just leave it all out there. This is what you play for, what we came here for. We don't get these moments all the time. The Olympics comes around every four years. So you want to embrace it ... and leave it all on the ice.”

— Auston Matthews, U.S. men's Olympic hockey team captain (The Athletic)

“Winning gold here in Milan was the ultimate goal, and our group battled constantly to make that a reality. From our veteran leadership to our first-time Olympians, this team came together to accomplish something greater than themselves. I couldn't be more proud.”

— John Wroblewski, Head coach, 2026 U.S. Olympic Women's Hockey Team (X)

What’s next

The U.S. men's and women's Olympic hockey teams are expected to be invited to the White House to celebrate their gold medal victories.

The takeaway

Trump's lighthearted comments about impeachment during the call with the Olympic hockey team underscore the ongoing political tensions surrounding the former president, even as the U.S. teams' gold medal wins showcase American dominance in the sport.