A member of the US men’s hockey team has admitted they ‘should have reacted differently’ to Donald Trump’s controversial comments about the women’s team.For those who missed it, the Milano Cortino Winter Olympics saw both the men’s and women’s US hockey teams take home gold medals after beating rivals Canada 2-1 in their respective matches.However, away from the action on the ice, controversy has arisen over a phone call that took place between the US President and the men’s team, following their victory.Footage emerged of the group speaking to the Republican leader over the phone while they celebrated in their locker room, and viewers picked up on a ‘sexist’ comment that Trump made about the women’s team.Trump offered to fly the men out to Washington for the State of the Union address, but controversially joked that he ‘had’ to invite the women too.

“We’re giving the State of the Union speech on Tuesday night. I could send a military plane or something, if you would like to. It’s the coolest night. It’s the biggest speech,” he said over speakerphone to cheers and laughter, before adding: “And we have to – I must tell you – we’re going to have to bring the women’s team.”Understandably, the world leader’s ‘misogynistic’ remark has caused outrage on social media, as has the men’s reaction.Amid all of the opinions swirling around, when asked about it on Wednesday (25 February), goalie Jeremy Swayman said he has ‘so much respect for the women’s team’ and admitted the team’s error.n a video shared by the New England Hockey Journal’s Evan Marinofsky, a journalist asked: “Jeremy, there was some reaction to the post-game video. What is your reaction to that?”The sportsman responded with: “Yep, should have reacted differently. We know that. We’re so excited for the women’s team. We have so much respect for the women’s team, and to share that gold medal with them is something that we’ll be forever grateful for.”