Overview
- News outlets reported June 10–12 that a Las Vegas Aces spokesperson confirmed the team did not receive a White House invitation after winning the WNBA title in October 2025.
- The Aces had planned to consider a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture while in Washington for a July 22 game but cancelled that option because of scheduling conflicts.
- Reporting across multiple outlets notes a broader pattern in which President Donald Trump has not hosted any NBA or WNBA championship teams during his terms.
- The Aces previously visited the executive residence after their 2022 and 2023 titles under the Biden administration when then‑Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden welcomed the team.
- The lack of a formal White House recognition has pushed teams toward private meetings with former presidents or alternative commemorations and has intensified public debate about how women’s sports are recognized.