Biden Celebrates LSU Women’s and UConn Men’s Basketball Teams at Separate White House Events

Biden Celebrates LSU Women’s and UConn Men’s Basketball Teams at Separate White House Events
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are presented with jerseys by LSU women's basketball team captains Angel Reese (R) and Emily Ward (L) during an event to honor the 2023 NCAA national championship team in the East Room of the White House on May 26, 2023. Evan Vucci/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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WASHINGTON—All of the past drama and sore feelings associated with Louisiana State’s (LSU) invitation to the White House were seemingly forgotten or set aside Friday as President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcomed the championship women’s basketball team to the mansion with smiles, hugs, and lavish praise all around.

The visit had once appeared in jeopardy after Jill Biden suggested that the losing Iowa team be invited, too. But none of that was mentioned as both Bidens heralded the players for their performance.