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Amber Glenn Says She Will Decline Any White House Visit After Olympic Gold

No formal invitation has been issued to figure skaters, according to U.S. Figure Skating.

Overview

  • Speaking at the GLAAD Media Awards on March 5, Glenn told Us Weekly she would turn down a White House celebration with President Donald Trump.
  • She framed the decision as an athlete’s right to choose what to endorse, reflecting her LGBTQ+ advocacy and recent public criticism.
  • Outlets reported that U.S. Figure Skating said no skaters were invited, and AFP noted the White House did not immediately comment on the invitation status.
  • The U.S. women’s hockey team earlier declined a White House visit citing timing and commitments, while the men’s team visited and attended the State of the Union.
  • Glenn, 26, earned team gold in Milan-Cortina and finished fifth in women’s singles, saying support from fans has outweighed online hate.