Jack Hughes' patriotic words spark calls for Tate McRae to dump her boyfriend

The Team USA men's hockey team won their first gold medal after Jack Hughes scored an overtime goal, sealing a spectacular victory against Canada. 

As news of the win spread, thousands took to social media to praise Hughes for his outstanding performance. Amidst the accolades, his rumored girlfriend, Canadian singer Tate McRae, became a topic of discussion online. 

When some MAGA supporters celebrated the win and it was revealed that Team USA received a congratulatory phone call from President Trump, Canadian social media users urged Tate McRae to "dump" Jack.

After the game, Hughes was praised for expressing patriotic sentiments, saying things like "This is all about our country right now! I love the USA" and "I'm so proud to be American today." 

While President Trump supporter also showered praises on Hughes for clinching the top honor in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. the player is not known as a Trump supporter. 

Hughes has a history of supporting progressive causes within the NHL, particularly Pride initiatives, a cause Trump and his supporters don't endorse.