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U.S. Hockey Goalie Regrets Trump Joke Laugh

U.S. men's hockey team goalie Jeremy Swayman expressed regret Wednesday about laughing at President Trump's joke aimed at the women's team following their Olympic victory.

During a press conference in Boston, Swayman stated, "We should have reacted differently. We know that." The Boston Bruins player emphasized respect for the women's team, saying they are "so excited" to share the gold medal with them.

Trump made the joke during a call to the men's team, saying "we're gonna have to bring the women's team" and adding he'd "probably be impeached" if he didn't. Five members of the men's team declined Trump's invitation to his State of the Union address, while the women's team also rejected the invitation after calling the president's comment "distasteful."