US snowboarder Chloe Kim defended her fellow Olympic Team USA athlete Hunter Hess who was referred to by PresidentDonald Trumpas 'a real loser' on Sunday over his comments about representing the United States in the Milan Winter Olympics. The freestyle skier also said he didn't support Trump's immigration crackdown.

Hess had said he had 'mixed feelings' about representing the United States at a press conference on Wednesday ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. During the press conference, Hess said 'There's obviously a lot going on that I'm not the biggest fan of, and I think a lot of people aren't.'

His statement continued with, 'I think for me it's more I'm representing my friends and family back home, the people that represented it before me, all the things that I believe are good about the US ... Just because I'm wearing the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that's going on in the US,' as shared byThe Guardian.

US PresidentTrumpdidn't back down in criticising Hess over his statement, saying, 'he doesn't represent his Country in the current Winter Olympics. If that's the case, he shouldn't have tried out for the team, and it's too bad he's on it. Very hard to root for someone like this. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!'

🚨 BREAKING: President Trump EVISCERATES Team USA Olympic athlete Hunter Hess for trashing America overseas.pic.twitter.com/XegVJwajgF

Tim Burchett, Tennessee Representative suggested on X that Hess 'shut up and go play in the snow.'

Fellow Olympians Chloe Kim and Eileen Gu addressed President Trump's comments in support of Hess. Snowboarder Chloe Kim, who is of South Korean descent and has faced racism, said a day after Trump's comments, 'I think in moments like these, it is really important for us to unite and kind of stand up for one another for all that's going on.'

Chloe Kim said that she was proud to be representing the United States, but that they also have a right to express their views. The 25-year-old athlete said, 'We need to lead with love and compassion, and I'd love to see more of that. Obviously, my parents being immigrants, this one hits pretty close to home,' perThe New York Times.

Source: International Business Times UK