The Badger Herald · Mar 21
Two gold medals, one unequal moment
As US women’s hockey makes history in Milan, a dismissive joke from President Donald Trump and laughter from the men’s team reveals how quickly equality can be undermined
The Badgers faced off against the Gophers. October 18, 2024.
“I must tell you — we are going to have to bring the women’s team.”These were President Donald Trump’s words on the morning of Feb. 22, 2026 during a phone call with the U.S. men’s hockey team after their Olympic victory. One week earlier, the women’s team had secured gold of their own.