Are the Olympic Games political? Northeast Ohio academics discuss complex history
Experts discuss the history of politics and the Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics are well underway in Milan, marking the Games' return to Italy for the first time since 2006. The theme of this year's Opening Ceremony was harmony, or "armonia" in Italian, a message of unity on a global stage.
But as American athletes chase medals abroad, the political climate at home is anything but harmonious. President Donald Trump has just marked his first year back in office, as a partial government shutdown continues and mass deportation efforts expand nationwide.
Some U.S. athletes competing in these…
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