Comments made by former President Donald Trump following the victory of the US men's hockey team have sparked backlash from the American women's hockey players. Captain Hilary Knight expressed her disappointment with Trump's behavior, referring to his remarks as a "tasteless joke" that unfortunately overshadowed the remarkable achievements of the women's team. Knight, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, made these comments during a segment on ESPN, highlighting the women's success at the Olympics and their outstanding performances while representing Team USA.

Trump had humorously suggested he might also need to invite the women's team to the White House following the men's gold medal victory over Canada, joking that failing to do so could lead to his impeachment. This comment followed the women's team's triumph where they defeated Canada 2-1 to claim Olympic gold. The juxtaposition of the men's celebration and the women's achievements underscores a visible divide in America's sporting culture, where the male athletes often receive more attention and accolades compared to their female counterparts.

The incident raises important questions about gender equality in sports, particularly how the successes of female athletes are perceived and recognized in comparison to male athletes. As discussions around this topic continue, Knight's response serves as a reminder of the need for greater respect and acknowledgment of women's achievements in athletics, challenging long-standing stereotypes and biases in sports media and culture.