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Team USA's Hunter Hess, targeted by Trump over comments, flashes "L" sign after Olympic halfpipe qualifying

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Team USA's Hunter Hess, targeted by Trump over comments, flashes "L" sign after Olympic halfpipe qualifying Open in Cbsnews.com
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  • Hess says he’s not letting controversy derail him, insisting he loves the United States and will keep representing Team USA on the Olympic stage.
  • Hess frames the 'L' gesture as motivation, not deflection, saying it reflects his stance rather than a jab at politics.
  • Hess emphasizes his performance focus, noting that wearing the flag doesn’t mean he represents all U.S. politics.

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Hunter Hess crashes in freestyle halfpipe final after addressing Trump ‘loser’ label

https://nypost.com/2026/02/20/sports/hunter-hess-crashes-out-in-freestyle-halfpipe-final/Nypost.com
Hunter Hess crashes in freestyle halfpipe final after addressing Trump ‘loser’ label

U.S. Olympic Skier Hunter Hess Flashes A Sign Just For Trump At End Of His Race

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/hess-trump-olympics_n_699853c3e4b041f92b413571Huffpost.com
U.S. Olympic Skier Hunter Hess Flashes A Sign Just For Trump At End Of His Race

US skier Hess describes ‘hardest weeks of my life’ after Trump’s ‘real loser’ comment

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/20/us-skier-hunter-hess-donald-trump-real-loser-comment-winter-olympicsTheguardian.com
US skier Hess describes ‘hardest weeks of my life’ after Trump’s ‘real loser’ comment

American Hunter Hess responds to Trump’s ‘loser’ criticism with ‘L’ gesture at Milan Cortina Olympics

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/american-hunter-hess-responds-trumps-loser-criticism-l-gesture-milan-cortina-olympicsFoxnews.com
American Hunter Hess responds to Trump’s ‘loser’ criticism with ‘L’ gesture at Milan Cortina Olympics

Hunter Hess says last two weeks ‘probably hardest’ of his life after President Trump remarks

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7059744/2026/02/20/hunter-hess-president-trump-controversy/Nytimes.com
Hunter Hess says last two weeks ‘probably hardest’ of his life after President Trump remarks

Trump-bashing Olympics star opens up on 'hardest weeks of his life'

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/winterolympics/article-15577455/trump-hunter-hess-winter-olympics.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Trump-bashing Olympics star opens up on 'hardest weeks of his life'

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