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Last week, the prophecy of Trevor Lawrence’s girlfriend was fulfilled when Clemson absolutely thrashed Alabama in the College Football Playoff National Championship by a final score of 44-16.
It was a humbling loss for the Crimson Tide and one hell of a win for the Tigers, who look poised to continue to dominate the college football world in the next couple of years thanks in no small part to Lawrence and his impeccable hair.
Over the weekend, Donald Trump revealed he’d extended an invite to the team to visit the White House while singing its praises.
I look forward to hosting, right out of the great State of South Carolina, the 2019 NCAA Football Champion Clemson Tigers at the White House on Monday, January 14th. What a game, what a coach, what a team!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 11, 2019
This normally wouldn’t be much of a story if it wasn’t for the fact that Trump has repeatedly broken tradition by not inviting other championship teams to the White House— including the time he “rescinded” the Warriors’ invitation after the players revealed they had no interest in making the trek to Washington, D.C. in 2017.
Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team.Stephen Curry is hesitating,therefore invitation is withdrawn!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
As you may remember, LeBron James was a bit critical of his decision.
U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain't going! So therefore ain't no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 23, 2017
Trump also decided to disinvite the Philidelphia Eagles following their Super Bowl victory last year after some players decided they would rather do literally anything else.
Trump just cancelled the White House event for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles because some of the players weren't going to come. pic.twitter.com/lzh4FxF1IT
— Jeffrey Young @jeffreyyoung.bsky.social (@JeffYoung) June 4, 2018
However, it appears Clemson has managed to escape the fate of the many teams to come before them and (at least at the time of this writing) they’re scheduled to visit the White House on Monday night.
Prior to their visit, Trump revealed he had a special meal planned for the Tigers: a bunch of fast food.
"I think we're going to serve McDonald's, Wendy's, & Burger King, with some pizza. I would think that's their favorite food." — Trump, on Clemson football team visit pic.twitter.com/QPQ5SFSZhQ
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) January 14, 2019
While I’m sure some Clemson players are down for a cheat day, it kind of seems like Trump might be using their visit as an excuse to chow down on his favorite foods given his past history and his infamously terrible diet.
Great afternoon in Ohio & a great evening in Pennsylvania – departing now. See you tomorrow Virginia! pic.twitter.com/jQTQYBFpdb
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 2, 2016
As you’d expect, people had some jokes— including more than a few Ricky Bobby references.
.@POTUS tells reporters that he will serve the national championship-winning Clemson football team McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, and pizza during tonight's celebration at the White House pic.twitter.com/TH27KDEMd9
— Amber Duke (Athey) (@ambermarieduke) January 14, 2019
Live look at Clemson's celebratory dinner with Trump pic.twitter.com/t5HA2nvuqC
— Thirsty Mangus (@ThirstyMangus) January 14, 2019
Trump learned everything about what people from the south like to eat from Talladega Nights:The Ballad of Ricky Bobby https://t.co/Mlpbj2Jjsf
— Kevin Bartner (@heshsson) January 14, 2019
When Trump says Clemson will be getting McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King and Pizza when Death Valley Donuts has made it abundantly clear what their favorite food is. pic.twitter.com/Yz8w6vIRC5
— Jay Sarkar (@ByJaySarkar) January 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/SchutteCFB/status/1084840876923371520
At least he isn’t serving them well-done steak with a side of ketchup.