Overview
- Evita Duffy-Alfonso told Newsmax viewers the United States should screen Olympians for their patriotism before allowing them to compete for Team USA.
- She cited a Federalist article and argued fans should root against athletes she labeled unpatriotic for criticizing the country.
- The segment focused on figure skater Amber Glenn, who had spoken about challenges facing the LGBTQ community and later reported receiving threats and stepping back from social media.
- President Donald Trump previously attacked freestyle skier Hunter Hess on Truth Social after he said he had mixed emotions about representing the U.S.
- Vice President JD Vance warned athletes not to "pop off about politics" and said they should expect pushback, as multiple outlets noted heightened politicization around the Milano Cortina Games.