President Trump to Call U.S. Men’s Hockey Team Ahead of 4 Nations Final Against Canada
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he would call the U.S. men’s hockey team before their 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada. The game, a rematch of their heated contest over the weekend, is set to take place in Boston.
Trump’s Call and Statement
In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump expressed his excitement for the game and his intention to give the team a call:
"I’ll be calling our GREAT American Hockey Team this morning to spur them on towards victory tonight against Canada, which with FAR LOWER TAXES AND MUCH STRONGER SECURITY, will someday, maybe soon, become our cherished, and very important, Fifty First State."
Trump also noted that he would not be able to attend the game in person due to a prior commitment in Washington, D.C.:
"I will be speaking before the Governors tonight in D.C., and will sadly, therefore, be unable to attend. But we will all be watching, and if Governor Trudeau would like to join us, he would be most welcome. Good luck to everybody, and have a GREAT game tonight. So exciting! USA-CANADA RIVALRY TAKES CENTER STAGE IN 4 NATIONS FACE-OFF FINAL: WHAT TO KNOW"
Background: The Heated Weekend Game
Saturday’s game between the U.S. and Canada was marked by controversy and physicality. Canadian fans in Montreal booed the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the game. This was followed by three fights between six players in the opening nine seconds of the game.
Despite the disruptions, the U.S. team prevailed with a 3-1 victory.
Rivalry and Trash Talk
The intense rivalry between the U.S. and Canada on the ice has been evident both on and off the rink. Team USA’s Matthew Tkachuk and Team Canada’s Brandon Hagel have traded barbs in the media, with Tkachuk suggesting that he and his teammates had planned the opening fights in a group chat.
Hagel, in response, downplayed the significance of the group chats, saying, "They don’t have any group chats. Maybe their team doesn’t like each other, then."
Trump’s Prediction
In his statement, Trump alluded to the possibility of Canada joining the United States as the "Fifty First State." This is not the first time Trump has made such a suggestion, and it remains a topic of speculation and debate.
Fox News Coverage
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