Trump hosts U.S. Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House

President Donald Trump hosted U.S. Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 6, 2026, praising athletes who represented the United States at the 2026 Winter Games.

Speedskater Jordan Stolz attended the event. Trump described Stolz as the most-decorated American Olympian of the 2026 Games. The gathering also included the presentation of a Team USA jacket and athletic shoes to the president.

Trump calls for college-sports legislation

Trump used the appearance to urge Congress to pass legislation changing how college sports are governed. He said he would sign the legislation if it reached his desk, linking his college-sports agenda to an event honoring Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

The event did not result in an enacted law. The public account did not identify a scheduled or completed congressional vote, so the next step is for Congress to consider whether to advance legislation. Until lawmakers pass a bill and the president signs it, Trump’s statement remains a commitment rather than a change to college-sports governance.

Team USA supports athletes across 55 Olympic and Paralympic sports. Its roster for the 2026 Winter Games represented 32 states.