Yeah, Republicans are mostly spinless.
Frankly, they are in part on the take with the same guys that pay the Dems: China, Saudi Arabia, big pharma, big tech.
But... as to this issue. It’s real simple.
US athletes are there representing the US.
If they have any issue with that, please do not go. Let someone else go instead. I am sure others would be willing to go if afforded the chance. If someone goes and then plays games after winning a medal, do not let them stand or receive the medal. That simple. Hand the medal over after or right at the end of the anthem.
Maybe the Olympic committee should call the Hollywood Awards committee and how viewership is doing over there. Cause I'm damn sure not watching the 'Olympics' this season...And there's millions like me now and in the near future.
The United States is one of the only countries with an Olympic Committee that is not supported through federal government support. Instead, the U.S. Olympic Committee relies on private funding. The Team USA Fund helps underwrite expenses for Olympic athletes, coaches, and more.
https://www.investopedia.com/news/how-athletes-get-funding-olympics/#:~:text=The%20United%20States%20is%20one%20of%20the%20only,underwrite%20expenses%20for%20Olympic%20athletes%2C%20coaches%2C%20and%20more.
They can burn the U.S. flag -- and set themselves on fire in the process -- for all I care.
These athletes don't represent the U.S. They represent the corporate sponsors who pay their bills.