Dominik Hasek calls Donald Trump a traitor to the democratic world

Sharp reaction to the actions of the American leader

Legendary Czech goalkeeper Dominik Hasek, an Olympic champion and two-time Stanley Cup winner, published a harsh statement on social media platform X regarding US President Donald Trump. The sports star accused the American leader of being ready to sacrifice the interests of his own state for personal gain.

“Зрадник демократичного світу. І він, Дональд Трамп, вчинить так само зі США. Якщо він отримає особисту вигоду, то зрадить кого завгодно, включаючи своїх співгромадян і власну країну” (“A traitor to the democratic world. And he, Donald Trump, will do the same to the USA. If he gets personal gain, he will betray anyone, including his fellow citizens and his own country”), Hasek wrote under the video.

Criticism of foreign policy course

The former goalkeeper for the Czech national team has repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with Trump’s position on international issues. In particular, Hasek criticised the American president’s approach to the war in Ukraine and his contacts with Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia.

The Czech athlete opposed diplomatic gestures towards the Russian leadership. He also expressed disagreement with the discussion of hockey during negotiations between Trump and Putin. According to Hasek, the use of sports in political dialogue could contribute to improving Russia’s image against the backdrop of its war against Ukraine.

Warning about internal threats

In addition to foreign policy topics, Hasek drew attention to threats to American democratic institutions. He warned that Trump’s pursuit of personal gain could lead to decisions that harm the interests of the USA.

After ending his professional career, Hasek continued to actively express himself on political issues. His position on the war in Ukraine has repeatedly become a cause for sharp discussions with representatives of Russian political circles.