BuzzFeed News has contacted the White House to confirm if Iowa could expect an invite.
The gesture was criticized by those online who argued that the same invitation would not have been reciprocated in a reverse situation.
“If Iowa had won, Jill Biden wouldn’t have even considered inviting LSU to the fucking White House. Let’s go now”, journalist Imani Gandy wrote.
“When black women win a national championship, they shouldn’t be forced to share the stage with the losing team,” said Keith Boykin, a former White House adviser. wrote.
“Black women are the most loyal constituency in the Democratic Party,” she added. “The White House needs to reverse this as soon as possible.”
Another LSU player, Alexis Morris, appeared to take offense at Biden’s open invitation and posted a request to celebrate with the Obamas.