After Wavering, White House Says U.S. to Attend Winter Olympics

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders confirmed U.S. plans to go to the 2018 Winter Olympics shortly after raising questions about whether American athletes would participate in the games in South Korea, where North Korea’s nuclear ambitions have raised security concerns about the event.

“UPDATE: The U.S. looks forward to participating in the Winter Olympics in South Korea,” Sanders said Thursday on Twitter. “The protection of Americans is our top priority and we are engaged with the South Koreans and other partner nations to secure the venues.”