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Gold Medal Champs Visit The White House And Trump Serves Them McDonald’s — You Can’t Make This Up

Only in Trump’s White House

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Donald Trump welcomed the USA men’s hockey team to the White House on Tuesday night after their gold medal win over Canada. The players sat in the House gallery as the chamber erupted with chants of “U-S-A, U-S-A!”

Trump took the chance to announce that goaltender Connor Hellebuyck would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Lawmakers and guests applauded as the team was recognized for its victory.

After the State of the Union, a video showed Trump meeting the players with an unusual spread: stacks of McDonald’s double cheeseburgers. Patriotic songs played in the background while the players grabbed burgers and posed for photos.

Nick Sortor shared the clip online: “President Trump catered McDONALD’s for Team USA at the White House today, bringing in STACKS of double cheeseburgers. All while patriotic songs BLASTED in the background.”

The players had already celebrated their win the night before in Miami. Former NFL punter Pat McAfee covered the bill at a nightclub as his way of honoring the gold medal performance. Then the team flew to Washington on Air Force One.

Some fans were unhappy after Trump made comments about the USA women’s hockey team. But the focus stayed on the men’s team and their Olympic success.

The McDonald’s spread caught everyone off guard. Stacks of burgers aren’t normal at the White House. The team laughed, held burgers, and posed with Trump, leaving viewers both amused and confused online.

Despite the burgers, the awards were serious. The Presidential Medal of Freedom honors extraordinary contributions. Hellebuyck’s goalkeeping helped the team win gold and bring pride to fans across the country.

Featured image via X screengrab

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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