Trump Mocks US Women's Hockey Team in Call with Men's Team

The president's comments about the gold medal-winning women's team have sparked backlash.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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In a congratulatory call with the U.S. men's hockey team after their gold medal win, President Trump joked that the team would "have to" bring the women's hockey team to the White House as well, so that he "doesn't get impeached." The women's team, which also won gold at the Olympics, released a gracious statement declining the invitation due to prior commitments. Trump's remarks have been widely criticized as misogynistic.

Why it matters

The president's comments highlight ongoing issues of gender inequality and lack of respect for women's sports, even among the nation's top athletes. The women's hockey team has a storied history of success, including three gold medals, yet continues to be overshadowed by the men's team.

The details

In a video posted by the White House, Trump is seen congratulating the U.S. men's hockey team on their 2-1 gold medal win against Canada. During the call, Trump jokes that the team will "have to" bring the women's hockey team to the White House as well, so that he "doesn't get impeached." The women's team, which also won gold at the Olympics, released a statement graciously declining the invitation due to prior academic and professional commitments.

  • The U.S. men's hockey team won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics on February 23, 2026.
  • The U.S. women's hockey team won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics the previous week.
  • Trump's congratulatory call with the men's team occurred shortly after their gold medal win.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States.

Kash Patel

The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Laila Edwards

The first-ever Black woman to win gold in hockey for the U.S. women's national team.

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What they’re saying

“For the very concerned media - yes, I love America and was extremely humbled when my friends, the newly minted Gold Medal winners on Team USA, invited me into the locker room to celebrate this historic moment with the boys- Greatest country on earth and greatest sport on earth.”

— Kash Patel, FBI Director (X)

What’s next

The men's hockey team has yet to confirm whether they will attend Tuesday's State of the Union address at the White House.

The takeaway

President Trump's comments about the U.S. women's hockey team highlight the ongoing issues of gender inequality and lack of respect for women's sports, even at the highest levels of competition. The women's team's historic achievements deserve equal recognition and celebration.