Jill Biden sparks controversy after NCAA women’s basketball championship
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Click to see story on WPLGJill Biden wants NCAA women’s national title winner LSU — and Iowa — at White House
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‘A JOKE’: Angel Reese on Jill Biden’s idea to bring Iowa to White House
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Click to see story on My Mother LodeJill Biden Faces Backlash From Angel Reese After Inviting Iowa And LSU To White House
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Click to see story on TalkBasket.netJill Biden Cannot Be Serious About Inviting Iowa to the White House After Losing to LSU
Click to see story on The Big LeadJill Biden wants LSU Tigers to share White House honors with Iowa Hawkeyes
Click to see story on Death Valley VoiceAngel Reese laughs off Jill Biden’s wish to invite both LSU, and Iowa to White House, A JOKE
Click to see story on hardandsmart.netThis year’s NCAA women’s basketball championship matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and LSU Tigers became the most-viewed women’s college basketball game of all time, with a record 9.9 million viewers on ABC and ESPN2, according to fast national numbers by Nielsen. Yet, despite the excitement surrounding the big game, comments made by First Lady Jill Biden after its conclusion have been generating some controversy.
“I know we’ll have the champions come to the White House; we always do. So, we hope LSU will come,” Biden said. “But, you know, I’m going to tell Joe I think Iowa should come too, because they played such a good game.”
Biden’s idea to have second place Iowa invited to the White House along with the championship winning LSU team has sparked backlash from the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player winner, Angel Reese. Reese took to social media to call the first lady’s proposal “a joke,” and seemed to suggest in another post that the team will now not be attending a White House visit.
The Lady Tigers All-American forward also gave praise to a tweet from teammate Alexis Morris, which asked former First Lady Michelle Obama to host the squad for a visit at her residence instead.
“I mean, [Biden] felt like [Iowa] should’ve came because of sportsmanship, right?” Reese said during an interview on an “I Am Athlete” podcast. “They can have that spotlight. We’ll go to the Obamas, we’ll see Michelle, we’ll see Barack.”
Iowa’s Wooden Award winning star Caitlin Clark has even come out to say she does not think the Hawkeyes should accompany LSU to the White House. Clark explained that though she appreciated Biden supporting woman’s basketball, a presidential visit should be “for LSU” and that “they should enjoy every single second of being the champion.”
“I don’t think runner-ups usually go to the White House,” Clark said during an appearance on ESPN. “LSU should enjoy that moment for them. And congratulations, obviously; they deserve to go there. Maybe I could go to the White House on different terms though.”
“I gratefully acknowledge the first lady’s sentiments, but a day at the White House should belong solely to the champion, LSU and [head] coach [Kim] Mulkey,” echoed Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder in a tweet. “We would welcome the first lady and president to come to Iowa’s ‘House’ – Carver Hawkeye Arena — anytime.”
Meanwhile, numerous sports commentators have been giving their takes on the situation after the game, with some believing Iowa’s White House invitation was either racially or politically motivated. The gesture has been criticized over both the feeling its intent was for “pandering in politics” to Iowa, as well as a perceived double-standard that it posed for white and Black athletes.
“Now, because the people that won, the young ladies that won, look like me, and the people that lost look like [First Lady Biden], now we gonna invite the runner-up,” NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, who is Black, said on Fox Sports 1. “Did you forget who helped put your husband in the White House? You gonna find out a very serious, hard lesson in ‘24. You’ll be like a Kentucky or Duke freshman. You’ll be one-and-done.”
“Listen, unless you’re incredibly naive, you understand that the president or first lady does not make any public statement without the political implications in mind,” ESPN host Max Kellerman said. “This is politically motivated, obviously. Why? What jumps to mind? The Iowa caucus.”
As the debate continues over whether a similar invitation would have been extended to LSU were the roles reversed, the first lady’s team has taken steps to walk back her comments. Biden’s press secretary said she meant only to applaud the historic game and all women athletes, while adding she looks forward to hosting the LSU team at the White House.
“The First Lady loved watching the NCAA women’s basketball championship game alongside young student athletes and admires how far women have advanced in sports since the passing of Title IX,” tweeted Vanessa Valdivia, press secretary for the first lady. “Her comments in Colorado were intended to applaud the historic game and all women athletes. She looks forward to celebrating the LSU Tigers on their championship win at the White House.”
However, whether or not the Tigers accept such an invite remains to be seen. When asked if LSU would ultimately visit the White House, Reese said, “We’re gonna see. I don’t know.”
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Biden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on The IndependentFirst lady Jill Biden wants women’s champion LSU and runner-up Iowa to come to the White House
Click to see story on USA TodayBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on Associated Press NewsJill Biden wants champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on abc NewsAngel Reese calls first lady Jill Biden’s suggestion of inviting both LSU and Iowa to White House ‘A JOKE’
Click to see story on CNNAngel Reese calls Jill Biden’s idea to invite Iowa to White House ‘A JOKE’
Click to see story on The Washington PostPresident Biden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU at White House; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on NY Daily NewsJill Biden Reverses Proposal Iowa Join LSU Women’s Basketball Champs at White House
Click to see story on BloombergAngel Reese pushes back after Jill Biden suggests inviting LSU and runner-up Iowa to White House
Click to see story on NBC NewsJoe Biden invites NCAA champs UConn, LSU to White House
Click to see story on Chicago Sun TimesJill Biden wants women’s basketball champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on Koco News5LSU Star Angel Reese Laughs At Jill Biden’s Iowa White House Invitation
Click to see story on TMZFirst Lady Jill Biden invites champion LSU to White House … WITH Iowa — and fans respond: ‘Worst idea ever’
Click to see story on njLSU’s Angel Reese Called The First Lady’s Suggestion To Invite Runners-Up Iowa Hawkeyes To The White House “A Joke”
Click to see story on BuzzFeed NewsBiden Invites NCAA Women’s Champs To White House — Says LSU ‘Demonstrated Excellence On And Off The Court’
Click to see story on MediaiteBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on News & RecordFirst-lady Jill Biden wants Iowa to join LSU WBB at White House; Angel Reese responds
Click to see story on The AdvertiserBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on KRDOU.S. first lady Jill Biden wants women’s NCAA champion LSU — and runner-up Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on CBS SportsAngel Reese calls first lady Jill Biden’s suggestion of inviting both LSU and Iowa to White House ‘A JOKE’
Click to see story on KIFIJill Biden says both LSU and runner-up Iowa should visit White House
Click to see story on The HillLSU Star Angel Reese Laughs at Jill Biden’s Idea for Iowa to Visit White House
Click to see story on NBC SportsAngel Reese Has 2-Word Response To Jill Biden’s White House Visit Suggestion
Click to see story on The SpunBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on Click on DetroitBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on WKMGBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on WPLGJill Biden wants NCAA women’s national title winner LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on Chicago TribuneJill Biden wants women’s basketball champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on WCVBJill Biden wants women’s basketball champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on WLKYBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on San Diego Union TribuneJill Biden wants women’s basketball champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on WESHJill Biden wants women’s basketball champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on WDSUJill Biden wants women’s basketball champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on WTAEJill Biden wants women’s basketball champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on WYFFJill Biden wants women’s basketball champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
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Click to see story on WPTZJill Biden wants women’s basketball champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on WMTWJill Biden wants women’s basketball champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on WVTMBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on MissoulianJill Biden wants women’s basketball champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on KOATBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on Helena Independent RecordJill Biden wants to invite national champion LSU – and runner-up Iowa – to the White House
Click to see story on The OregonianBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on Montana StandardAngel Reese reacts to Jill Biden saying Iowa should visit White House
Click to see story on 9NEWS DenverJoe Biden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on Tampa Bay TimesBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on NY1Jill Biden wants champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on BRPROUDJill Biden wants LSU and Iowa women’s basketball teams to both visit White House
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Click to see story on WTNHJill Biden wants women’s basketball champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on WPBFBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on Omaha World-HeraldBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on Winston-Salem JournalBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on http://www.wave3.comBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on HDR | Hickory Daily RecordJill Biden wants champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on WSPAPresident Biden says he looks forward to White House visit from LSU, doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on NolaJill Biden wants women’s basketball champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on WGALJill Biden wants women’s basketball champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on WXIIJill Biden wants women’s basketball champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
Click to see story on KSBWJill Biden wants champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
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Click to see story on who13.comBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on kjct8.com‘A Joke’: LSU’s Angel Reese Mocks Jill Biden’s White House Invitation
Click to see story on The Daily CallerJill Biden faces scrutiny for floating idea of inviting Iowa to White House after national title loss to LSU
Click to see story on Fox NewsAngel Reese Scoffs at Jill Biden’s White House Invite: ‘A Joke’
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‘A JOKE’: Angel Reese on Jill Biden’s idea to bring Iowa to White House
Click to see story on Fox SportsBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on RivalsBiden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa
Click to see story on My Mother LodeJill Biden Faces Backlash From Angel Reese After Inviting Iowa And LSU To White House
Click to see story on Atlanta Daily WorldAngel Reese blasts Jill Biden’s Iowa White House invitation – TalkBasket.net
Click to see story on TalkBasket.netJill Biden Cannot Be Serious About Inviting Iowa to the White House After Losing to LSU
Click to see story on The Big LeadJill Biden wants LSU Tigers to share White House honors with Iowa Hawkeyes
Click to see story on Death Valley VoiceAngel Reese laughs off Jill Biden’s wish to invite both LSU, and Iowa to White House, A JOKE
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