'I'm on right side' - Kenworthy on death threats after ICE post
Team GB's Gus Kenworthy says he took the death threats he received after he posted a graphic message about the United States' ICE organisation with a pinch of salt.
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Notable Quotes
"I think I'm on the right side."
— Gus Kenworthy , Athlete
"Just because I'm wearing the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that's going on in the US."
— Hunter Hess , Athlete
"I worked so hard to be here. I sacrificed my entire life to make this moment happen."
— Hunter Hess , Athlete
"No-one wants to read bad things about themselves, things that are threats and violent and scary and homophobic."
— Gus Kenworthy , Athlete
"Just because I'm wearing the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that's going on in the US."
— Hunter Hess , Athlete
"I worked so hard to be here. I sacrificed my entire life to make this moment happen."
— Hunter Hess , Athlete
"It was tough. No-one wants to read bad things about themselves, things that are threats and violent and scary and homophobic."
— Gus Kenworthy , Athlete
"Just because I'm wearing the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that's going on in the US."
— Hunter Hess , Athlete
"I worked so hard to be here. I sacrificed my entire life to make this moment happen."
— Hunter Hess , Athlete
"I do not support ICE. And I think it’s absolutely evil and awful and terrifying."
— Gus Kenworthy , Athlete
"There's obviously a lot going on that I'm not the biggest fan of, and I think a lot of people aren't."
— Hunter Hess , Athlete
"I hope to display values of inclusivity, diversity, and kindness at the Olympics."
— Mikaela Shiffrin , Athlete
"Hess was swiftly branded a 'real loser' by President Donald Trump after speaking out."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I do not support ICE and I think it’s absolutely evil and awful and terrifying."
— Gus Kenworthy , Athlete
"Innocent people have been murdered, and enough is enough."
— Gus Kenworthy , Athlete
"The important thing is not to be disruptive to themselves."
— Dame Katherine Grainger , Executive
Key People
An American freestyle skier who has won multiple Olympic medals.
Alex Pretti was an intensive care nurse killed by ICE agents in Minnesota.
Dame Katherine Grainger is the chief of the British Olympic Association.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Team GB's Gus Kenworthy is a freestyle skier who has competed in multiple Olympics.
Hunter Hess is a US skier known for speaking out against immigration enforcement.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
U.S. skier who recently ended an eight-year Olympic medal drought by winning gold.
Renee Good was a resident in Minnesota who was killed by ICE agents.
Former Acting Director of ICE.
Usha Vance is the wife of U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
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Team GB's Gus Kenworthy says he took the death threats he received after he posted a graphic message about the United States' ICE organisation with a pinch of salt.
Team GB's Gus Kenworthy received death threats after posting a graphic message about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) organization, but he remains confident in his stance.
Gus Kenworthy, representing Team GB, faced death threats following his anti-ICE post but stands firm in his beliefs.
Gus Kenworthy shared his experience of receiving threatening messages after posting an anti-ICE message written in urine, emphasizing the importance of standing up for one's beliefs.
Gus Kenworthy discusses the negative reactions and abuse he faced after criticizing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Gus Kenworthy posted a graphic anti-ICE message on social media ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, expressing his opposition to the agency's actions.
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