Wayne Gretzky has made it clear that public pressure will not dictate his personal relationships or political opinions.
The hockey legend, who became a target of intense criticism in Canada after openly associating with President Donald Trump, addressed the controversy during a press appearance in Toronto on Friday. Rather than offering an apology or attempting to distance himself from the American president, Gretzky delivered a straightforward response that left little room for interpretation.
“People can have their own opinions.”
He followed that remark with another simple but unmistakable statement: “People are entitled to what they believe in and what their opinions are. It’s as simple as that.”
