Hilary Knight, captain of the U.S. women's ice hockey team, has publicly rebuked President Donald Trump's recent comments made to the U.S. men's hockey team after their gold medal win at the Winter Olympics. While congratulating the men's team over a phone call, Trump suggested that they would have to invite the women's team to the White House to celebrate as well. Knight termed this remark as a "distasteful joke" and emphasized that such comments overshadow the accomplishments of both teams, presenting a dismissive attitude towards the women's team's achievements.

The interaction went viral after a video surfaced showing members of the men's team laughing at the president's quip. Knight's criticism highlights ongoing issues surrounding the visibility and recognition of women's sports in comparison to their male counterparts. Her comments come during a time when the disparity in treatment and acknowledgment between men's and women's athletics draws increasing scrutiny from fans and athletes alike.

Knight, a seasoned athlete with a remarkable record of five Olympic medals, aims to shed light on the persistent gender bias in sports, reinforcing that both teams deserve equal recognition for their accomplishments. Her response reflects broader societal conversations about gender equality in sports, demanding respect and acknowledgment for female athletes' contributions.