Eileen Gu faces backlash for comments about Trump

American-born Olympic skier Eileen Gu faced intense backlash on social media after commenting on Donald Trump’s criticism of fellow U.S. athlete Hunter Hess regarding his mixed feelings about representing the U.S. in the Winter Olympics. Gu, who was born in San Francisco and competes for China, has not publicly addressed China’s human rights abuses, prompting critics like Enes Kanter Freedom and others to label her a “traitor.” They argue that her choice to represent China, an authoritarian regime, undermines her prior American identity and freedoms. Trump’s comments about Hess have further fueled discussions surrounding athlete representation and national loyalty during the Olympics.

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