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.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 567,728 | $21,000,000 | 36,019$ |
| Italy | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 59,982 | $2,000,000 | 1,984$ |
| Romania | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 19,066 | $250,000 | 248$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 36,695 | $2,700,000 | 1,459$ |
| Totals | 6 | 478,588,179 | 683,471 | $25,950,000 | 39,710$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
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.
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United Kingdom:
Chris Lillis expressed that he was heartbroken and wants the country to respect everybody's rights.
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United States:
Chris Lillis, another skier, expressed his heartbreak over the political climate in the United States.
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Romania:
Freestyle skier Chris Lillis expressed his devastation over the situation in the United States and emphasized the need for respect for all citizens' rights.
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United States:
Chris Lillis stated he would never want to represent another country in the Olympics but feels heartbroken over the current administration's actions.
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Italy:
Chris Lillis expressed his heartbreak over the treatment of immigrants and Americans in his country.
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