After the USA men's ice hockey team was invited to the White House by President Donald Trump following their gold medal win at the Olympics, Trump jokingly remarked about needing to invite the women's team to avoid impeachment risks. In response, the USA women's national team has officially declined the invitation, citing constraints on the players’ availability.

A spokesperson for the women's team confirmed their decision to CNN, emphasizing that the players cannot participate in the visit. This decision likely reflects ongoing tensions surrounding the political climate and athletes' roles in public discourse, especially in a high-visibility context like a White House visit.

The refusal by the women's team highlights the significant divide between some athletes and certain political figures, indicating that public figures in sports are increasingly using their platform to express their political views. This event further emphasizes the importance of athletes' agency in political narratives, particularly in how they engage with national leadership.