White Houses announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics, citing 'ongoing genocide' and 'human rights abuses' The U.S. traditionally sends a roster of high-profile dignitaries, often led by the sitting vice president or the first lady, to attend Olympic events. The decision represents a major geopolitical snub and comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing. "The athletes on Team USA have our full support," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said. "We will be behind them 100% as we cheer them on from home. We will not be contributing to the fanfare of the games." Go to the link in our bio to read more. #whitehouse #2022olympics #winterolympics #biden #china #beijing