U.S. Olympic hockey players Jack and Quinn Hughes have addressed the backlash over their reaction to President Donald Trump's comments about the women's team during their gold medal celebration. The American men's hockey team won gold for the first time since 1980 on Jack Hughes' overtime goal against Canada, with Trump jokingly suggesting he'd be impeached if he didn't also invite the women's team to the State of the Union.

The U.S. women's hockey team declined Trump's invitation to attend the State of the Union, citing logistics and scheduling concerns. Jack Hughes defended the men's team's reaction, emphasizing their strong relationship with the women's team and expressing frustration with negative social media responses. Quinn Hughes confirmed the men's team would attend the State of the Union address.

Jack Hughes, a center for the New Jersey Devils, said the men's team is eager to visit the White House after their Olympic victory. The team celebrated at E11even Miami, where they spent over $150,000 on champagne and sang patriotic songs late into the night. Hughes emphasized their pride in representing the United States regardless of political views.