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Last weekend’s Olympic drama gave the country a rare moment of unity when Team USA skated to gold, and Megyn Kelly didn’t hesitate to call out what true patriotism looks like. Kelly’s blunt reminder — that if you want to wear the USA jersey you better love the USA — landed like a welcome shock to a culture that too often applauds self-expression over loyalty.
Watching those young Americans celebrate with helmets flying and tears of joy, Kelly said what a lot of regular folks are thinking: representing this country is an honor, not a platform for grievance. She even celebrated the team’s willingness to accept a presidential congratulations call as a sign that these players understand something many other athletes have forgotten.
This takes direct aim at the performative politics that have invaded our sports — a trend Kelly has repeatedly criticized, from NFL kneelers to soccer stars who treat the anthem as optional. Conservatives should applaud her for refusing to normalize behavior that disrespects the flag and dilutes what national representation actually means.
Predictably, the usual online mob tried to bait Kelly by trolling her for hockey terminology and questioning her motives, but that reaction proves the point: the left’s loudest voices are more interested in scoring political points than celebrating genuine American achievement. The public response only reinforced Kelly’s argument that patriotism should be the default expectation for anyone chosen to wear our nation’s name on their chest.
If conservatives want to win the cultural argument, we should do more than cheer from the couch — we should back up voices like Kelly’s that demand respect for the flag, for tradition, and for the sacrifice it takes to represent America. Celebrate these athletes, hold accountable those who use sport as a stage for grievance, and remind every player, coach, and fan that loving this country isn’t a political stance; it’s a duty.
