When you win gold and someone else wants applause
With grace, Knight described the comment as “distasteful,” and redirected attention back where she clearly prefers it: on the ice and the accomplishments of her team.
After leading Team USA to Olympic gold, Hilary Knight expected to talk about teamwork, grit, and the long climb back to the podium. Instead, she was asked about a callous, convicted felon joking that he’d be impeached if he didn’t invite the women’s team to the State of the Union.
With grace, Knight described the comment as “distasteful,” and redirected attention back where she clearly prefers it: on the ice and the accomplishments of her team.
In case anyone forgot: they’re champions, not a punchline.