Welcome to the American Winter

The Atlantic·Jan 25

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The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics are approaching, with the US planning to send ICE agents as part of its security team. This move has sparked protests in Milan, with some Italians expressing anger and concern over the presence of ICE agents. The controversy may potentially affect the reception of US athletes at the games, amid broader concerns about the US image and role in the world.

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2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics

U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy (.gov)·Mar 26

Milan protesters call for U.S. ICE agents to leave Italy as Winter Games approach

NPR·Jan 31

US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger

BBC·Jan 27

Milan protesters denounce ICE unit at Winter Olympics and ‘creeping fascism’ in US

The Guardian·Jan 31

Amid protests over ICE at the Olympics, U.S. athletes may get poor crowd reaction

Los Angeles Times·Feb 4

Milan mayor calls ICE "a militia that kills" and says agents not welcome as part of U.S. Olympic security

CBS News·Jan 27

U.S. steps onto Olympic stage at a time when its image and role in the world spark growing concern

NPR·Feb 5

ICE Agents Will Deploy to Winter Olympics to Join U.S. Security Team

People.com·Jan 27

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