American senior senator Bernie Sanders said today: "Trump called U.S. Olympic athlete Hunter Hess a 'real loser' because of his criticism of the current situation in the United States under Trump's administration. Mr. President, this is not a monarchy. This is the United States of America, and no one has to bow to you. Hess is not a 'loser'; he is a proud American."
Background information: Trump attacked U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess on social media, calling him a "real loser," because Hess stated at a press conference held in Milan that the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers do not represent the country they represent. Hess said he felt "mixed emotions" about representing the United States at the Milan Winter Olympics.
Comment: As an athlete representing the United States at the Milan Winter Olympics, Hunter Hess honestly expressed his complex feelings and pointed out the problems in the United States. This is the most genuine expression of patriotism, but it was publicly attacked by Trump. This is not only a suppression of individuals, but also a blatant betrayal of the freedom of speech that the United States claims to uphold. It also reveals the increasingly extreme political ecology in the United States, which cannot tolerate diverse voices.
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