U.S. Olympian Gus Kenworthy questions Ivanka Trump's closing ceremony appearance
Ivanka Trump's appearance at the Winter Olympics has ruffled a few feathers — especially those of U.S. Olympic freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy.
On Sunday, the Team USA athlete delivered a bewildered tweet about Trump's appearance at the closing ceremony in Pyeongchang.
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"Everybody here has worked so hard to make it to the Olympics and have the opportunity to walk in the closing ceremony! Well... Everyone except Ivanka. Honestly, tf is she doing here??" he tweeted.
So proud of all these people! Everybody here has worked so hard to make it to the Olympics and have the opportunity to walk in the closing ceremony! Well... Everyone except Ivanka. Honestly, tf is she doing here?? pic.twitter.com/sfJKi0VTDb
— Gus Kenworthy (@guskenworthy) February 25, 2018
Representing the U.S. presidential delegation, Trump, daughter and "advisor" to President Trump, arrived in South Korea on Feb. 23, and since posed for pictures with U.S. athletes, met with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and K-pop stars, and appeared at the closing ceremony.
Notably, Trump stood beside President Moon and First Lady Kim Jung-sook, standing and applauding North and South Korean athletes entering the stadium according to CNN — unlike Vice President Mike Pence, who did not stand during this moment of the opening ceremony.
The world witnessed the extraordinary stories and successes of hundreds of athletes at this year's #WinterOlympics. The Olympic Closing Ceremony was an amazing tribute to all those that competed at #PyeongChang2018! pic.twitter.com/4LUrl2IKNH
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) February 26, 2018
Many watching at home were also perplexed by Trump's appearance at the ceremony, with many taking to Twitter to put forward their own two cents.
Why is @IvankaTrump at the #ClosingCeremony First, we had the @VP embarrassing us and now someone not in any official position, without clearance, representing us. This #nepotism must stop with @realDonaldTrump
— Gudlaug Hawkinson (@GudlaugHawkinso) February 26, 2018
Ivanka Trump just happens to be an American at the closing ceremony. She does not represent me or America. #Olympics #ClosingCeremony
— Chris (@c_f_89) February 26, 2018
It wasn't the only Trump administration dig from Kenworthy during the Olympics — he also tweeted during the OAR/Germany men's hockey gold medal game, retweeting the Los Angeles Times with this little comment:
Russia's biggest win since the 2016 US Presidential election! https://t.co/UQU6cWPs8Z
— Gus Kenworthy (@guskenworthy) February 25, 2018
Not all U.S. athletes were anti-Trump during the visit, however. U.S. bobsledder Nate Weber heralded his support for Trump, retweeting a post from White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders.
Regardless of your politics you have to admit that it's pretty cool when @IvankaTrump invites your kids to watch the #Olympics with her. It was an amazing experience for them. #teamusa https://t.co/4zKzMZh8JQ
— Nate Weber (@NateWeberActual) February 25, 2018
Here's another tweet for everyone that didn't like @IvankaTrump being absolutely wonderful to my children. Her and my daughters were like best friends today. It was a truly special experience for them. #thankyou pic.twitter.com/u6hlVUJonz
— Nate Weber (@NateWeberActual) February 25, 2018
Fellow U.S. bobsled athlete Lauren Gibbs took a selfie and decided it best to sit on the fence.
It’s important to remember that we don’t have to agree on everything to get along, be civil to each other and enjoy each others company. #itsforamerica it was a pleasure to meet you both! pic.twitter.com/bEkenz3EF5
— Lauren Gibbs (@lagibbs84) February 25, 2018