US EditionTrump Slammed for ‘Shameful,’ ‘Low Class’ Photo with NCAA Women’s Tennis Champs
A White House photo drew criticism after most of the Georgia players were pushed to the back behind men and coaches, officials said.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump hosted the 2025 National Championship UGA women's tennis team at the White House. A photo of the visit sparked immediate social media backlash because the athletes were obscured by men in the foreground.
- The visit occurred during NCAA Collegiate National Champions Day, celebrating the Bulldogs' 2025 national title. White House aide Margo Martin shared a photo showing team members positioned behind the president and several university staff members.
- Head coach Drake Bernstein wrote that the team was "thrilled" to represent the university, despite critics describing the photo as "disappointing." Social media users questioned why athletes were placed behind the staff.
- A White House spokesperson accused "failing reporters" of fabricating a "ridiculous narrative to sow division" regarding the photo. The UGA Athletic Association stated they were "honored" that the White House chose to celebrate the team.
- Sports visits to the White House continue to spark controversy. Earlier this year, the U.S. women's hockey team declined an invitation, while other professional athletes have abstained from presidential visits due to protests.
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The president of the United States received Georgia's women's university tennis team at the White House on Tuesday. The ex-champion Martina Navratilova denounced a "sexist" photo published on X.
A photo published by the White House to celebrate a women's sports team sparked intense controversy on social networks.
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