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Team USAs mens and womens ice hockey teams secured gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking a record twelve golds for the country. However, President Trumps invitation to the mens team for a White House visit and State of the Union address, following a joke about inviting the womens team, sparked controversy. The womens team declined the invite due to scheduling conflicts, citing their achievements and close ties with the mens team. Most mens team members attended the events, but five skipped due to NHL games. The incident has overshadowed the teams mutual respect and Olympic triumphs.

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