Dr. has apparently decided against inviting both women's teams from the NCAA Tournament final after LSU star reacted negatively to the idea on social media.
The first lady, 71, who attended Sunday night's game between the Louisiana State University Tigers and Iowa Hawkeyes in Dallas, proposed the idea while speaking at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on Monday.
"So I know we'll have the champions come to the White House, we always do," Jill said, according to
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"So, we hope LSU will come but, you know, I'm going to tell Joe [Biden] I think Iowa should come, too, because they played such a good game."
Traditionally, only the national champions receive an invitation to the White House. If Iowa had also received an invitation, it would be the first time both title game teams were offered the opportunity.
on Biden's suggestion shortly after, which caught the attention of LSU star Reese, 20.
Reese shared the link to ESPN's story and wrote "A JOKE," with three laughing emojis.
LSU guard Alexis Morris also chimed in, suggesting the team celebrate their win with former first lady instead. Reese reshared Morris' tweet and wrote, "THAT'S THE TWEET," in agreement with her teammate.
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith also
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