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'I'm on right side' - Kenworthy on death threats after ICE post

'I'm on right side' - Kenworthy on death threats after ICE post

Team GB's Gus Kenworthy says he took the death threats he received after he posted a graphic message about the United States' ICE organisation with a pinch of salt.

February 20, 2026 at 12:46 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"I think I'm on the right side."

— Gus Kenworthy , Athlete

"Just because I'm wearing the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that's going on in the US."

— Hunter Hess , Athlete

"I worked so hard to be here. I sacrificed my entire life to make this moment happen."

— Hunter Hess , Athlete

"No-one wants to read bad things about themselves, things that are threats and violent and scary and homophobic."

— Gus Kenworthy , Athlete

"Just because I'm wearing the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that's going on in the US."

— Hunter Hess , Athlete

"I worked so hard to be here. I sacrificed my entire life to make this moment happen."

— Hunter Hess , Athlete

"It was tough. No-one wants to read bad things about themselves, things that are threats and violent and scary and homophobic."

— Gus Kenworthy , Athlete

"Just because I'm wearing the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that's going on in the US."

— Hunter Hess , Athlete

"I worked so hard to be here. I sacrificed my entire life to make this moment happen."

— Hunter Hess , Athlete

"I do not support ICE. And I think it’s absolutely evil and awful and terrifying."

— Gus Kenworthy , Athlete

"There's obviously a lot going on that I'm not the biggest fan of, and I think a lot of people aren't."

— Hunter Hess , Athlete

"I hope to display values of inclusivity, diversity, and kindness at the Olympics."

— Mikaela Shiffrin , Athlete

"Hess was swiftly branded a 'real loser' by President Donald Trump after speaking out."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"I do not support ICE and I think it’s absolutely evil and awful and terrifying."

— Gus Kenworthy , Athlete

"Innocent people have been murdered, and enough is enough."

— Gus Kenworthy , Athlete

"The important thing is not to be disruptive to themselves."

— Dame Katherine Grainger , Executive

All Coverage

BBC Newsvia rss 3 quotes 2 persons

Team GB's Gus Kenworthy says he took the death threats he received after he posted a graphic message about the United States' ICE organisation with a pinch of salt.

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AOLvia ai 3 quotes 2 persons

Team GB's Gus Kenworthy received death threats after posting a graphic message about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) organization, but he remains confident in his stance.

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Yahoo Sportsvia ai 3 quotes 2 persons

Gus Kenworthy, representing Team GB, faced death threats following his anti-ICE post but stands firm in his beliefs.

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AOLvia ai 4 quotes 4 persons

Gus Kenworthy shared his experience of receiving threatening messages after posting an anti-ICE message written in urine, emphasizing the importance of standing up for one's beliefs.

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AOLvia ai 1 quote 1 person

Gus Kenworthy discusses the negative reactions and abuse he faced after criticizing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

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AOLvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Gus Kenworthy posted a graphic anti-ICE message on social media ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, expressing his opposition to the agency's actions.

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