The United States is at the heart of controversies to launch the 2026 Winter Olympics. After the whistles against JD Vance, Donald Trump’s vice-president, during the opening ceremony, it is ICE’s turn to be in turmoil.
The anti-immigration police, who crystallized tensions after the death of two Minneapolis residents, are present in Italy on a reconnaissance mission. The Italian government assured that the brigade present was part of the investigation unit, far from the escapades of those operating on the ground, and would have “no operational role”.
His justifications were not convincing and Italians gathered to demonstrate against this decision. This Thursday, Gus Kenworthy also stood out with a “Fuck ICE” drawn in the snow in a texture that resembles urine.
No sanction in sight
The freestyle skier regretted in his message that “innocent people were murdered”. “We cannot stand idly by while ICE continues to exercise unchecked power in our communities,” he added, after asking Americans to call on their senators to “put pressure on them.”
Since he published this message on his social networks, the British athlete does not risk any sanction. “During the Olympic Games, all participants can express their opinions in accordance with the Athlete Freedom of Expression Guidelines. The IOC does not regulate personal posts on social media. », Enlightened an IOC spokesperson to the Guardian.
His comments therefore do not fall under Article 50.2 of the Olympic Charter, which states “that no form of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is authorized on Olympic sites, venues or other areas”
