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Bangkok Post – US Athletes Use Winter Olympics to Voice Criticism of Trump

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The upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics is stirring tension between athletes and former US President Donald Trump. Many competitors are openly criticizing his administration due to its immigration policies.

Since 2021, the Olympic Charter has prohibited political displays on the podium, specifically under article 50. However, athletes retain the right to express their opinions during press conferences and on social media platforms.

Gold medallist Amber Glenn emphasizes that politics influences everyone, defending athletes’ rights to speak out. This sentiment is echoed by other competitors who feel compelled to address critical issues as the Games approach.

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Bangkok Post – US athletes using Winter Olympics to express Trump criticism

Team figure skating gold medallist Amber Glenn defended her right to speak out, saying politics affects everyone

PARIS (FRANCE) – The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics is in danger of developing into a Cold War between the athletes and US President Donald Trump with several competitors voicing criticism of his administration.

Gestures of a political nature on the medal winners’ podium have been forbidden since 2021 under article 50 of the Olympic Charter but athletes are permitted to express their views in press conferences and on social media.

The focus of several competitors’ ire at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy has been the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration, in particular the tactics…

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