President Donald Trump calls US ice hockey team as tensions build before clash with Canada

President Donald Trump called the US hockey team to wish them luck before their 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada, with players expressing gratitude for his support. Trump posted on Truth Social that he hoped the US would beat Canada and become America’s 51st state, leading to tensions in Montreal where fans booed the American anthem. Despite the controversy, the US team defeated Canada 3-1 in a round-robin match-up and players were excited over Trump’s comments, with White House press secretary Leavitt confirming the president’s interest in the game.

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