Companion Chris Lillis (27) supported Hess at the same press conference. He stated that he was "heartbroken" and "deeply shocked" in light of the debates and the fatal shooting of Renee Good (†37) and Alex Pretti (†37) by ICE federal officers.
On the sporting front, Hess can provide a response from the 19th of February in the qualification round of the Ski Freestyle Halfpipe event. It will then be decided whether his performance speaks louder than the political debate.