Team USA celebrated its first gold medal in the Olympics since the last 46 years. They defeated Canada in an overtime battle, and while it was a team effort, one player who stood out was Connor Hellebuyck.
Hellebuyck was not just any player during the game; he was one of the main reasons for the team’s victory. He made 41 saves against Canada and helped score the overtime goal that led the team to win 2-1. After his great effort, President Donald Trump said he will be presenting Hellebuyck with the highest civilian honor, which is the “Presidential Medal of Freedom.”
Donald Trump praised Connor Hellebuyck’s performance, saying he had never seen a goalie play as well as him. While Trump said he’s ready to give him the award, fans and critics had their say. Here are some fan reactions from social media.
“Didn’t the women’s hockey goalie make double the saves? And they won too?” one fan asked.
“Before everyone gets mad…. Obama literally gave one to Ellen DeGeneres lol,” another fan wrote.
“People will find a way to hate because they hate their country (Crying Face Emoji),” one fan chimed in.
Fans Continued To Criticize Donald Trump’s Decision to give Connor Hellebuyck The Highest Civilian Honor
While some fans were in it only for the comments, many continued to criticize Donald Trump’s decision.
“This is just an Epstein files distraction,” one fan chipped in.
“This is getting ridiculous. Who even cares about hockey anyway?” another fan asked.
“We are living in the dumbest of times,” another fan added.
Some fans swore Connor Hellebuyck earned that nod after straight-up dominance. Others trashed it as a total joke. They criticized Trump for mixing politics into sports
On the other hand, many were upset that the US women’s team was not honored in the same manner. Donald Trump continued to heap huge praise on Hellebuyck. He was astonished by one particular save that hit his stick and bounced off.
The President thanked the team for their hard work. Some of the notable athletes to win the Presidential Medal of Freedom were Simone Biles, Magic Johnson, Lionel Messi, Willy Mayes, and many more.
