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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Jd vance s comment on eileen gu s representation sparks fresh backlash against the athlete | History Defined

Eileen Gu, a freestyle skier who was born in San Francisco but chose to compete for China at the 2026 Winter Olympics to honor her mother’s homeland, has drawn criticism from U.S. Vice President JD Vance.

Gu has won two silver medals at the ongoing Winter Olympics so far, becoming the most decorated female freestyle skier in Olympic history. 

Her success, coupled with Vance’s recent rebuke of her decision not to represent America, has sparked severe backlash against her.

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