Winter Olympics 2026 Tate McRae Team USA ad fury Canada
Pop singer Tate McRae, born in Calgary, Alberta, made headlines recently for appearing in an NBC ad supporting Team USA in the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics. Despite being Canadian-born, McRae expressed her excitement for American athletes like Lindsey Vonn and hyped up the Super Bowl in the commercial.
The ad sparked criticism from Canadians on social media, with some calling her a traitor for promoting Team USA. However, some Americans and Canadians defended McRae, praising her for assimilating into American culture.
Tensions between the US and Canada have been high, with Trump’s proposal to annex Canada and tariffs on Canadian goods causing strain. This could lead to intense rivalries between fans of both countries at the Winter Games, including potential fights in hockey matches.
US women’s hockey star Caroline Harvey and veteran teammate Kendall Coyne Schofield have expressed willingness to engage in physical combat with Canadian players if necessary. Harvey stated that the animosity from Canadian fans only motivates them to beat their rivals on the ice.
In the skeleton competition, there is outrage over the absence of five-time Olympian Katie Uhlaender in Milan Cortina. Team Canada was accused of manipulating an Olympic qualifier, preventing Uhlaender from earning enough points to qualify for the Winter Games.
Overall, the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics are shaping up to be filled with intense rivalries and fierce competition, both on and off the ice. Fans can expect exciting matchups and passionate performances from athletes representing their countries.
