Biden press secretary says White House invitation is for LSU women’s team: NPR
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The winner of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship typically receives an invitation to the White House. But earlier this week, First Lady Jill Biden was set to host both Louisiana State University and the University of Iowa. game on sunday — even if LSU won.
Now, the first lady has apparently withdrawn the double invitation following a slew of negative reactions on social media and on television. bottom. Tweet.
At an event at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on Monday, Biden praised both teams. highlighting their performance and Iowa sportsmanship.
“We know we get the champs to come to the White House. We do that all the time. So I hope LSU comes,” the first lady said. I’m going to tell Joe that he should come too, because Iowa played a very good game.”
However, First Lady press secretary Vanessa Valdivia later clarified Biden’s comments Tuesday morning. Tweet The comments were “intended to celebrate the historic game and all female athletes”. )
“[The first lady] We look forward to celebrating the winning LSU Tigers at the White House,” added Valdivia.
President Joe Biden murmured On Tuesday, he said he was also looking forward to welcoming the LSU women’s basketball team to the White House, but didn’t mention Iowa.
News of the First Lady’s comments on the double invitation to the White House followed a viral moment between Reese and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark.
Reese, who transferred from the University of Maryland last fall, celebrated the Tigers’ lead over the Hawkeyes with a hand gesture during Sunday’s tournament play. Wrestler John Cena popularizedtitled “You Can’t See Me”.
The moment quickly went viral as sports commentators and fans criticized Reese for his “unsportsmanlike” move against Clark.
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First Lady Jill Biden takes her seat before the NCAA Women’s Final Four Championship basketball game between LSU and Iowa on April 2, 2023 in Dallas.
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First Lady Jill Biden takes her seat before the NCAA Women’s Final Four Championship basketball game between LSU and Iowa on April 2, 2023 in Dallas.
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The winner of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship typically receives an invitation to the White House. But earlier this week, First Lady Jill Biden was set to host both Louisiana State University and the University of Iowa. game on sunday — even if LSU won. Now, the first lady has apparently withdrawn the double invitation following a slew of negative reactions on social media and on television. bottom. Tweet. At an event at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on Monday, Biden praised both teams. highlighting their performance and Iowa sportsmanship.
“We know we get the champs to come to the White House. We do that all the time. So I hope LSU comes,” the first lady said. I’m going to tell Joe that he should come too, because Iowa played a very good game.”
However, First Lady press secretary Vanessa Valdivia later clarified Biden’s comments Tuesday morning. Tweet The comments were “intended to celebrate the historic game and all female athletes”. ) “[The first lady] We look forward to celebrating the winning LSU Tigers at the White House,” added Valdivia. President Joe Biden murmured On Tuesday, he said he was also looking forward to welcoming the LSU women’s basketball team to the White House, but didn’t mention Iowa. News of the First Lady’s comments on the double invitation to the White House followed a viral moment between Reese and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark.
Reese, who transferred from the University of Maryland last fall, celebrated the Tigers’ lead over the Hawkeyes with a hand gesture during Sunday’s tournament play. Wrestler John Cena popularizedtitled “You Can’t See Me”. The moment quickly went viral as sports commentators and fans criticized Reese for his “unsportsmanlike” move against Clark.
https://www.npr.org/2023/04/04/1167965013/iowa-lsu-jill-biden-ncaa-basketball-championship Biden press secretary says White House invitation is for LSU women’s team: NPR