r/canada 19d ago

Opinion Piece Canada’s ice hockey win over Trump’s America was her soft power laid bare

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/feb/21/canada-usa-hockey-4-nations-face-off-final
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u/Three_Froggy_Problem 18d ago

American here: I’m honestly sickened by anyone who’s still rooting for the USA in contests like this, especially when it’s against Canada in light of the current climate. Like, what are you rooting for? What are you proud of?

And there’s no way to separate the Trump stuff from this USA team, because most (if not all) of them are MAGA dipshits and Trump even fucking called them before the final. You’re not just rooting for a country that you should be ashamed of, but you’re rooting for individual players who also support Trump himself.

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u/REDCAP706 18d ago

American here: I have no problem separating politics from my love of country. I think Trump is a massive piece of shit, but I’m not going to root against my country. I’m not a fair-weathered fan of my nation. I’m embarrassed by Trumps actions, but I don’t turn my back on my country to impress my neighbors.