Capitals star TJ Oshie hits back at fans vowing to throw his jersey out for Donald Trump support
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Injured Washington Capitals star TJ Oshie's support for President Donald Trump has divided fans, some of whom have vowed to get rid of his replica jersey after he posted about Monday's inauguration. 'God Bless America,' Oshie wrote on X alongside a photo of Trump featuring the slogan: 'America Is Back.'.
![[TJ Oshie responded to critics who blasted him over his support for President Donald Trump]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/16/94398091-14313913-image-a-5_1737564105086.jpg)
Although Trump won the electoral college over Kamala Harris 312-226 with a 1.5-percent edge in the popular vote, he was dominated in left-leaning Washington D.C., falling by 273,109 votes in the city. Consequently, Oshie's pro-Trump message appears to have fallen flat with some – but hardly all – of the local Capitals fans.
![[Several fans are now looking to unload their TJ Oshie replica jerseys online]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/16/94398661-14313913-image-a-21_1737564763863.jpg)
'So where's the best place to sell a Oshie jersey,' one fan asked on X. Another posted a photo of her replica sweater, writing: 'Oshie jersey for sale. Best offer or in the trash it goes. Glad to hear Oshie doesn't care about his own kids rights.'. TJ Oshie (left, behind Trump in 2018, and right) refused to condemn his critics online.
![[Oshie has faced some criticism over his support for Trump following Monday's inauguration]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/16/94398665-14313913-image-a-20_1737564760309.jpg)
TJ Oshie responded to critics who blasted him over his support for President Donald Trump. 'How could you say this when you have two young daughters,' another responded, perhaps hinting at Trump's role in appointing Supreme Court justices who struck down abortion protections for women.
![[Oshie was praised by many Capitals fans, who were unbothered by his Trump support]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/16/94398659-14313913-image-a-19_1737564714060.jpg)
To be clear, Oshie received an outpouring of support as well. One fan wrote that Oshie is 'what a true American looks like,' while others simply wrote: 'Amen.'. 'Oshie love that you aren't backing down,' one fan added. 'Proud to support you and the rest of the Capitals!!!!'.
