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Trump does not invite Las Vegas Aces to White House after WNBA title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 7:09 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Trump does not invite Las Vegas Aces to White House after WNBA title

Summary

The Las Vegas Aces, 2022 WNBA Champions, received no invitation to celebrate at the White House from President Donald Trump, as confirmed by a team spokesperson. This marks the second consecutive year that a WNBA champion has not been invited. Trump has not hosted any NBA or WNBA champions during his presidency, which has sparked outrage on social media. The Aces considered an alternative visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture but were unable to arrange it due to scheduling conflicts.

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By the Numbers

•Las Vegas Aces won the 2022 WNBA Championship in October.
•Trump has never invited a WNBA champion during his presidency.
•Social media backlash follows the announcement of no invite.
•Aces considered visiting a museum in Washington D.C.
•Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals recently.

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7:09 PMYahoo Sports — ‘That’s crazy’: Donald Trump sparks outrage for refusing to invite WNBA champion to White House

What they're saying

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For decades, one of the perks of winning a championship in a major sport was the opportunity to visit the White House and meet the president of the United States. The Las Vegas Aces celebrated their 2022 WNBA Championship at the White House with Vice President Kamala Harris, but they won’t have the chance this…
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