At the Winter Olympics, Team USA Can’t Escape the Politics at Home

The New York Times | Feb. 8, 2026, 8:31 a.m. | Original
Opposition to President Trump’s policies has followed the U.S. team to Italy, and athletes, coaches and American fans are facing the backlash.
Breezy Johnson’s celebration is muted by Vonn’s crash. Takaichi is poised to push Japan further to the right.