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US-born Olympian Eileen Gu on Vance criticism: 'That's sweet'
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US-born Olympian Eileen Gu on Vance criticism: 'That's sweet'

The Hill · Feb 20, 2026 · Collected from RSS

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A U.S.-born athlete competing for China in the Olympic Games brushed off criticism from Vice President J.D. Vance, who had questioned her decision not to represent the United States. “I’m flattered. Thanks, JD! That’s sweet," decorated freestyle skier Eileen Gu said according to USA Today. "So many athletes compete for a different country. ... People...

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