Summer Olympian Ilona Maher understands the double-edged sword of supporting Team USA at the 2026 Winter Games despite a divisive political climate back home. "When I say, 'Go USA!' I am not condoning what is happening in my country," Maher, 29, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, February 10. "I say, 'Go USA!' for all the athletes who I believe are a beautiful representation of what America should be. Those that are following a dream like many of their ancestors who dreamt of a better life and came to America for that.