President Biden suggested that the Iowa women’s basketball team will not be invited to the White House following its loss to LSU in the national championship over the weekend.
Biden on Tuesday congratulated both LSU and UConn on their college basketball victories in the last two days.
“In a year where March Madness often lived up to its name, both our women’s champions @LSU and our men’s champions @UConn showed us the best of what this country can be,” Biden tweeted. .
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Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley celebrates during the net cut after beating San Diego State in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
“Congratulations to @LSUwbkb who demonstrated excellence on and off the field. They showed us what it’s like to win with an unrelenting belief in themselves. And they did it in one of the most watched women’s sports games in US history. You have an amazing school, @LSUpresident.
“Meanwhile, @UConnMBB returned to glory with a series of commanding performances that were often unbelievable to watch. Kudos to the team for building a program that is set to build on that success. And @UConnPresident, I just might see you next. time I’m back on campus.
“We can all learn a lot from watching these champions compete, and I look forward to welcoming them on each of their visits to the White House.”
President Joe Biden speaks at the Cummins Power Generation facility in Fridley, Minnesota, Monday, April 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The first lady said Monday that she would potentially ask the president to invite Iowa after the Hawkeyes’ performance.
“I know we will bring champions to the White House, we always do. So, we expect LSU to come,” Jill Biden said in Denver. “But, you know, I’m going to tell Joe that I think Iowa should come too, because they played so well.”
Angel Reese, the LSU star who was named Tournament Most Outstanding Player, laughed at the suggestion as “A JOKE”.
Vanessa Valdivia, a spokeswoman for Jill Biden, tweeted Tuesday that the first lady meant no disrespect to the Tigers.
Angel Reese speaks during a news conference after the LSU Lady Tigers beat the Iowa Hawkeyes during the NCAA championship game on April 2, 2023 in Dallas. (Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
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“His comments in Colorado were intended to applaud the historic game and all female athletes,” she wrote. “She looks forward to celebrating the LSU Tigers for their championship win at the White House.”
Associated Press contributed to this report.