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8. "Basking in reflected glory" might be the more fitting term

Wed Feb 25, 2026, 02:45 PM

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Although stolen valor would be more appropriate if Trump takes credit for the gold medal.

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Is Donnie's adoration of the Men's Hockey Team a form of "Stolen Valor"? [View all] Ping Tung Wednesday OP

No mr715 Wednesday #1

Yes Wifes husband Wednesday #14

Understandable since they all wanted to kiss him nilram Wednesday #2

Who knows. He likes machismo and violence leftstreet Wednesday #3

Stolen valor is the only kind TSF will ever have. 3catwoman3 Wednesday #5

I am surprised Traildogbob Wednesday #6

Not at all. usedtobedemgurl Wednesday #7

"Basking in reflected glory" might be the more fitting term Redleg Wednesday #8

They elected the worlds biggest and worse internet troll Redleg Yesterday #16

Sad but true Attilatheblond 23 hrs ago #17

No. But he was hoping it would result in a stolen medal. rsdsharp Wednesday #9

Jumping on the bandwagon...... SergeStorms Wednesday #10

Nah, he's more a jock sniffer. DinahMoeHum Wednesday #11

the con made it all about him Quiet Em Wednesday #13

He's now claiming he scored the winning goal! (satire) usonian Wednesday #15