Chris Lillis
Chris Lillis is a 27-year-old freestyle skier from Rochester, New York, who recently made headlines for expressing his concerns about the treatment of immigrants and Americans by the U.S. government, particularly in light of the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). As an athlete representing the United States at the Winter Olympics, he emphasized the importance of equality and fair treatment for all individuals, using his platform to advocate for democratic values and human rights.
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Recent news mentions
Hess's comments came as the Trump administration faced backlash over the use of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in enforcement operations, which were apparently used as the catalyst for the comments from Hess and his teammate Chris Lillis.
American ski star backtracks on 'mixed emotions' remark after Trump wrath
United States· 2026-02-09
Chris Lillis expressed that he was heartbroken and wants the country to respect everybody's rights.
Gus Kenworthy: Great Britain skier receives death threats for anti-ICE post
United Kingdom· 2026-02-09
Chris Lillis, another skier, expressed his heartbreak over the political climate in the United States.
Hunter Hess: Trump insults Olympic skier who expressed ‘mixed emotions’ representing the USUnited States· 2026-02-09
Freestyle skier Chris Lillis expressed his devastation over the situation in the United States and emphasized the need for respect for all citizens' rights.
Scandal uriaș în echipa SUA, la JO: „Dacă port steagul, nu înseamnă că susțin ce se întâmplă în țară”. Republican: „Taci și joacă-te în zăpadă”
Romania· 2026-02-08
Chris Lillis stated he would never want to represent another country in the Olympics but feels heartbroken over the current administration's actions.
Olympic star Hunter Hess faces wrath of 'Miracle on Ice' starUnited States· 2026-02-08
Chris Lillis expressed his heartbreak over the treatment of immigrants and Americans in his country.
Sotto la bandiera degli Usa alle Olimpiadi sfila anche «l’altra America». L’atleta di freestyle Lillis: «Devastato dai raid dell’Ice»
Italy· 2026-02-07