After the LSU Tigers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament title game on Sunday afternoon, First Lady Jill Biden caused a little bit of controversy when she suggested that her husband, President Joe Biden, should consider inviting both teams – not just LSU – to the White House to celebrate. It sounds like Iowa star Caitlin Clark wouldn’t be a fan of that idea.
During an interview on SportsCenter on Tuesday afternoon, Caitlin Clark made it clear that she would not want to visit the White House as runner-up, saying she thinks that honor should be reserved for LSU as the champion.
Caitlin Clark shares on OTL that she doesn't want to go to the White House despite Jill Biden's stated interest in hosting her and the Iowa team.
"I don't think runner-ups usually go to the White House. I think LSU should you know enjoy that moment for them" pic.twitter.com/3SDePqXUll
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“I don’t think runner-ups usually go to the White House,” Clark said during the interview on ESPN. “I think LSU should, you know, enjoy that moment for them. And congratulations – obviously. They deserve to go there. Maybe I can go to the White House on different terms though. But I think, you know, that’s for LSU. That’s a pretty cool moment and I think they should enjoy every single moment of being the champion. I think that’s theirs to enjoy.”
It’s worth noting that Jill Biden has since walked back her suggestion that both teams should visit the White House. So it appears that LSU will be the only team invited, after all.
