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What Olympic Boos Say About America’s ‘Brand’ Under Trump
CNN One Thing
Feb 11, 2026

At the Winter Olympics in Italy, American athletes are speaking out, Vice President JD Vance was booed, and some locals are protesting against ICE. Some are asking if the US has achieved “villain” status. Experts say moments like these underscore the loss of American standing on the world stage under President Donald Trump. But is this a brand problem, or something deeper? 

For more: Trump’s growing volatility is putting the world on edge 

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Guest: Stephen Collinson, CNN Senior Reporter 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Photo: Amber Searls / Imagn Images