As the Winter Olympics officially commenced in Italy, Team USA athletes shared their perspectives on representing the United States amidst a politically charged environment, while authorities investigated a new message related to the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother. Additionally, former President Trump endorsed a media deal, and Vice President JD Vance attended a women's hockey match with influencer Jake Paul. U.S. speedskater Greta Myers also made a surprise Olympic debut.
Team USA athletes, including freestyle skier Chris Lillis, expressed their sentiments about competing for the U.S. during a time of political unrest. "I love the USA, and I think I would never want to represent a different country in the Olympics," Lillis told journalists. He added that he felt "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," referencing ICE's actions in Minneapolis and the protests against them (Source 1).
Meanwhile, authorities were actively investigating a new message concerning the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. The Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI both released statements on social media, indicating their awareness of the message and their efforts to determine its authenticity. Investigators were conducting follow-up at Guthrie's home and surrounding areas, with sources reporting they were developing "good information" (Source 4).
In other news, former President Trump reversed his previous stance and supported Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna. Trump took to Truth Social to express his endorsement, stating the deal would "help knock out the Fake News because there will be more competition." He emphasized the need for competition against "THE ENEMY, the Fake News National TV Networks" (Source 2).
Vice President JD Vance attended the U.S. women's hockey team's match against Finland, accompanied by influencer and boxer Jake Paul. The U.S. team secured a 5-0 victory. Vance and his family, including his youngest daughter, watched the game, with Usha Vance joining in on the Queen's "We Will Rock You" before the second period (Source 3).
In a surprise appearance, U.S. speedskater Greta Myers made her Olympic debut in the 3000 meters after Czechia's Martina Sablikova withdrew from the race. Sablikova, a gold medalist from the 2010 Vancouver Games, cited the decision as the "hardest sporting decision of her life," expressing feelings of "helplessness" and "disappointment." Myers, initially scheduled to compete in the women's 1500m, secured a spot due to her fast times and the absence of other U.S. skaters in the long-distance races (Source 5).
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