White House faces criticism for Olympic gloating

Former ESPN broadcaster Keith Olbermann criticized the White House for ducking former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Team USA beat Canada for Olympic gold in men’s hockey.

The official White House X account posted a photo of an eagle attacking a goose after the Americans beat the Canadians, 2-1, in overtime for their first gold medal in men’s hockey since the “Miracle on Ice” team did it in 1980.

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Keith Olbermann on “The View” March 25, 2016. (Lou Rocco/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)

This message follows Trudeau’s remarks about the Canadian team when they beat the United States in last year’s 4-nation showdown. Trudeau wrote at the time: “You can’t take our country – and you can’t take our game.” But Olbermann disputed that interaction.

“The Trash Trump White House still acts like it’s never been there before,” the staunch Trump critic wrote on X.

President Donald Trump congratulated the American team on their victory.

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Gold medalists from the United States pose after beating Canada at the Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, February 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

“Congratulations to our great American ice hockey team. THEY WON GOLD. WOW!” he wrote about Truth Social.

“WHAT A GAME!!!” he added. “LOTS OF WINNERS!!!”

Instead of winning the game, Jack Hughes ripped out the hearts of Team Canada fans with his overtime goal. He managed to slip the puck past Canadian goaltender Jordan Binnington for the victory.

Binnington remained on his lead for most of the match. He allowed a goal to Matt Boldy in the first period, but settled down and thwarted most of Team USA’s attack until the very end.

Jack Hughes, right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against Canada in overtime at the Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

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The United States has won three gold medals in men’s hockey at the Olympic Games all time.

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