In a moment that perfectly captures what it means to be an American patriot, Team USA downhill skier Breezy Johnson was overcome with raw emotion as the Star-Spangled Banner echoed through the venue after she claimed the women's downhill gold medal – Team USA's first gold of the competition.
The powerful scene unfolded as Johnson stood atop the podium, hand over heart, tears streaming down her face as our national anthem played for the world to hear. This is what REAL patriotism looks like, folks – not the performative virtue signaling we've seen from so many athletes in recent years, but genuine love of country and respect for the flag.
A Stark Contrast to the Woke Olympics Era
Johnson's emotional display stands in sharp contrast to the shameful behavior we witnessed during the Biden years, when athletes turned their backs on the flag, took a knee during the anthem, or used international competitions as platforms for radical leftist activism. Remember when soccer star Megan Rapinoe refused to sing the national anthem and lectured Americans about our supposed shortcomings?
Those dark days are behind us. Under President Trump's leadership, we're seeing a return to the American values that made this country great – and our athletes are reflecting that renewed sense of national pride.
"This is what happens when America leads again," one social media user posted alongside the viral video. "Our athletes are proud to represent the greatest nation on earth."
Johnson's historic victory and emotional response should serve as inspiration to every American. While the radical left spent years trying to convince our young people to be ashamed of this country, patriots like Johnson prove that the American spirit cannot be broken.
In Trump's America, our flag flies high, our anthem is respected, and our athletes compete with pride – not apology. This is the America First attitude that will continue to make our nation stronger and more respected on the world stage.
When was the last time you felt this proud watching an American athlete represent our country?