Trump congratulates Team USA after picking up men's hockey gold in Olympic thriller

As the Americans celebrated in Milan, Italy, the president reacted on Truth Social.

"Congratulations to our great U.S.A. Ice Hockey team. THEY WON THE GOLD. WOW!" he wrote on the social media platform.

"WHAT A GAME!!!" he added. "LOTS OF WINNING!!!"

Trump's political prodding of Canada helped reignite the rivalry between the two nations on the ice. It began last year as Team USA and Canada fought each other during the 4 Nations Face-Off.

The Americans didn't come home with the tournament win that time, but delivered when it counted on the global state.

Even as Cale Makar tied the game in the second period, neither team would allow a goal in the third. American goaltender Connor Hellebuyck blocked 40 shots and stopped some of Canada's best chances late in the game.

Hughes scored the winner early in overtime. Team USA won, 2-1.