US-born Olympian Eileen Gu on Vance criticism: ‘That’s sweet’

A U.S.-born athlete competing for China in the Olympic Games brushed off criticism from Vice President Vance, who had questioned her decision not to represent the United States. “I’m flattered. Thanks, JD! That’s sweet,” decorated freestyle skier Eileen Gu said, according to USA Today. “So many athletes compete for a different country. … People only… Â