Overview
- During a Tuesday appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, guard Kiki Rice said the UCLA women’s basketball team has not heard from President Donald Trump.
- Host Jimmy Kimmel handed the players a mock silver trophy and joked they should bring it to a future White House visit in case the president tries to keep the real one.
- People reported it asked the White House if Trump had contacted the Bruins and noted he posted official messages for Michigan and UConn men’s teams but not for the UCLA and South Carolina women before their title game.
- Former President Barack Obama congratulated the Bruins on X after their win, as the team continued a media tour that included the Today show and an on-court moment at a Los Angeles Lakers game.
- Fox News highlighted social media users who criticized Kimmel for steering the champions’ interview into politics, reflecting recurring debate over presidential recognition of winning teams.