Key facts
- President Donald Trump joked about keeping an Olympic gold medal.
- Olympic gold medalist Jordan Stolz placed the medal around Trump's neck.
- The incident occurred during an agriculture roundtable in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
- Trump expressed his liking for gold and his intention to keep the medal.
During an agriculture roundtable in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, on June 5, U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a lighthearted moment with Olympic gold medalist speed skater Jordan Stolz. Stolz placed his gold medal around Trump's neck, prompting the crowd to chant "USA! USA!". Trump, known for his affinity for gold, joked that he intended to keep the medal, stating, "I'm keeping it, Jordan. I'm not giving it back. I'm very good at keeping gold. I like gold. I'm never giving this back."