'Rage-Bait' Video Of Team USA 'Trolling' Team Canada At Olympics Goes Viral

A viral video circulating online claims to show Team USA "trolling" Team Canada at the Winter Olympics, but viewers were quick to point out that the clip appears to be either AI-generated or from the 2020 Olympics. The video shows athletes walking out dramatically while waving an American flag, set to a song by Canadian pop star Tate McRae. However, eagle-eyed fans quickly noticed inconsistencies, including uniforms that don’t match what Team USA has worn during this year’s opening ceremony.

“That’s not a picture from today, the clothes are wrong. Not what the US is wearing for these Olympics,” one user commented. Another added bluntly, “This isn’t 2026.”

Adding to the skepticism, viewers also pointed out that the video shows little to no crowd presence, further fueling speculation that the footage may not be from the 2026 Winter Olympics at all. Some suggested the clip could date back to the 2020 Olympics, which were held under strict COVID-19 restrictions and featured largely empty venues.

The contrast has been especially stark this year in Milan, where Olympic venues have been packed and noticeably loud throughout the opening events. During the opening ceremony in particular, crowds made their presence known, including moments when JD Vance appeared on screen and was met with audible boos from sections of the audience.

Still, despite the apparent inaccuracies, the clip sparked a flood of reactions, especially from fans north of the border.

Canadian users didn’t miss the irony of an alleged USA hype video using a Canadian artist’s song. “Obsessed with us so much they're even using our artists. Always wanna be us,” one commenter wrote. “No American talent, so they chose a Canadian,” another said.

Others took aim at the broader comment section drama, with one user pointing out, “Everyone wants to flee their home country to come to the USA, meanwhile everyone in the comments acts as if they live in the worst place imaginable.”

Meanwhile, several viewers pushed back on the outrage altogether, calling the clip misleading. “This footage isn’t even the team that is currently in Milan. Stop with the rage baiting, it’s so boring,” one person wrote.

The timing of the viral video comes as Tate McRae herself is facing backlash after publicly endorsing Team USA during the 2026 Winter Olympics. McRae, who was born and raised in Canada, appeared in an NBC promotional ad for the Milano-Cortina Games, where she openly voiced support for American athletes.

“I’m trying to get to Milan for an amazing opening ceremony and meet Team USA,” she said in the commercial. “Gonna spend the week with some of America’s best skating for gold and Lindsey Vonn’s epic comeback. And back to the states for the big game, Super Bowl LX.”

The post quickly filled with thousands of comments, with some fans accusing her of being a “traitor” to Canada. "Girl, you’re canadian pls what is this?" one of her fans asked as another said, "Did you drop your Canadian Citizenship in the snow?"

A third called the singer a "Sad Canada sellout," while someone else echoed, "What. A. Sellout. You deserve all the boos."

After the criticism intensified, Tate McRae took a moment to respond directly. The 22-year-old shared a childhood photo of herself proudly holding a Canadian flag, a subtle but pointed nod to her roots.

“… y’all know I’m Canada down,” McRae wrote, keeping her response brief while making it clear that her national identity hasn’t changed, despite the Olympic controversy swirling online. However, fans just continued to attack her, with one user writing, "Bieber would never do this to us."

"Feel free to return your Canadian passport," another said, clearly offended. Someone else sarcastically wrote, "The very American Tate McRae."

With the 2026 Games now underway, it’s clear that the competition isn’t just happening on the ice... It’s playing out online, too.