I'm wondering if any US Olympic athletes will stage an anti-Trump/anti-ICE protest at the medaling ceremonies?

[Fiendish Thingy]

Like was done in 1968:

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[davsand]

1. IF they do will they be allowed back in the US?

I can easily see why that might be a concern.




Laura

[FakeNoose]

2. Different times

I don't believe the medals podium is where those gestures should be made. But that's just me.

The other Olympic athletes are treating the US team with grace, and the feeling should be mutual from the American athletes. Our team recognizes its place as guests at a foreign competition, and we have no right to hog the limelight.

[dutch777]

3. Some panel discussion I saw with US athletes basically had them apologizing for US behavior beyond sports.

I should have paid more attention to who and what sport but I thought they said it pretty well. Basically thanking folks for welcoming them to the games despite the political issues and hoping to show that not all Americans are Trumpian jerks. One said he hoped to uphold the values of the America he grew up with and wants to see again. I am sure the Trumpanistas are not happy. Good!

Now if the medalists just refuse the inevitable invitation to the WH later, more the better.

[Xavier Breath]

4. Nope.

Can't risk offending any corporations and making yourself toxic for any endorsement deals. And, that's not a criticism, I'm just acknowledging reality.

And death threats Can't forget those.

[pandr32]

5. I was wondering why ICE was brought along in all the planes to Milan.

I don't wonder now.