During a congratulatory phone call with the US men's hockey team following their Olympic gold medal win, President Donald Trump made a comment that appeared to mock the US women's hockey team, which had also recently won gold. This incident has sparked controversy on social media as critics have highlighted the perceived disrespect towards the women athletes. The men's team had just triumphed over Canada in a tight match, with Jack Hughes scoring the winning goal in overtime.

The call, facilitated by FBI Director Kash Patel, allowed Trump to commend the men's team for their achievement, inviting them to attend his upcoming State of the Union address and visit the White House for a tour. However, the moment took a downturn when Trump made a joke about the women's performance, eliciting laughter from the men’s team. This moment was captured on video and quickly went viral, leading to widespread condemnation from fans and supporters of the women's team, who felt that the president's remarks undermined their accomplishments.

As the fallout continues, the US women's hockey team responded publicly, emphasizing their pride in their performance and the struggles they faced to achieve success in a sport that often receives less recognition than its male counterpart. The incident raises questions not only about the treatment of female athletes in professional sports but also about the broader societal attitudes towards gender equality in athletics.