LSU Tigers celebrate national win at the White House as Pres. Trump uses controversial vulgarity about himself

President Donald Trump, right, shakes the hand of LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson, as he honors the members of the Louisiana State University NCAA college championship football team in the East Room at the White House, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) Credit: AP

By Mona Austin

Did the White House serve the LSU Tigers fast food during their visit as it was widely reported? No, there was no meal on their agenda.  They met the POTUS while touring DC where they also stopped by the African American Museum.  

Pres. Trump welcomed the LSU Tigers, the 2020 National Championship winners, to the White House on Friday (Jan. 17) to celebrate their victory over the Clemson Tigers.  The football team took photos with the POTUS and toured the DC area where they later had lunch.  Last year the White House staff was highly criticized for serving an assorted fast food feast  to the Clemson Tigers, then the reigning champs.

POTUS and First Lady Melania Trump attended the game and he said they were honored to walk out on that field.  They witnessed LSU knock Clemson off its perch with a final score of LSU 42, Clemson 25.

With their massive gold trophy in tow, the players stood behind the 45th President of the United States as he summarized their accomplishments on the field.

Trump acknowledged his record before congratulating the team on theirs. "We just had anotehr all-time high for our stock market," he shared.

He thanked coach Steve Ensminger for coaching through tragedy following  the death  of his daughter in law Carley Mccord, an ESPN sportscaster.

"In the face of a heartbreaking tragedy, you rallied together behind Offensive Coordinator Steve Ensminger," said Trump. 

"Thank you for having us so soon after the game so the seniors could be a part of this. It's a moment we'll never forget," Quarterback Joe Burrow said to POTUS.

After highlighting the outstanding two touch downs he gained in the game the president invited Jerard Chase to the podium.  "I'm just happy to be in the White House to be honest," he admitted.

Smearing the moment,  Pres. Trump used the S-O-B expletive when referring to his  impeachment debacle and for a moment taking the attention off the players, he praised himself as a sort of champion among champions. 

Trump had explained the significance of the Resolute Desk, where  "a lot of presidents, some good, some not so good" have carried out their duties. 

"But you've got a good one now," he said. "Even though they are trying to impeach the son of a *!&%$."

Several attendees laughed at the self-jabbing comment, seemingly amused.  However, the contrast in facial expressions of the players was captured in photos, reflecting a racial difference with most White players smiling and the majority of Black ones not.  

Trump has bragged about having "overwhelming"  support from the African American community and said that he may have done more for African Americans that any president.

Hard data shows  African American voters contradicting the president's claims that they support him. The latest Ispos/Washington Post poll found that 83% of African Americans believe Trump is racist and also revealed 90% are not pleased with the president's job performance. They give credit to Pres. Barack Obama for reviving the economy over his  two terms in office.

Trump previously used the same foul word in reference to NFL players and since (like the LSU team) the league is predominantly Black, his comment  2018 was taken as an insult, causing a storm of controversy.  This time he was referring to himself, which caused your writer to wonder if he was consciously attempting to take the sting away from his past verbal offense.

Regardless of race and politics, many will be insulted by Trump using locker-room banter at a White House ceremony.  Some in his Evangelical base may be concerned that children will hear  the top leader using vulgar language, which is uncomely of a president who claims to espouse Christian values.  (As a matter of fact, he cusses at rallies frequently, so it might not matter to some of his supporters). African American  athletes in particular may be insulted at the very mention of that specific expletive. On the other had, this may blow over as it has been said, "Trump is an equal opportunity offender."

Below are more notable quotes from Trump POTUS on the National Championship Game:

"The team is said to be one of the best ever, maybe the best ever."

President Trump said of the LSU Tigers: 

"This team showed the world what it means to look out for another." 

"This was a great game, and the ratings were tremendous...Too many flags. You know the referees, they want to get themselves in the limelight."

"They went to that game against a team that was 28-0, and I don't think they ever had a doubt about what going to be happening." 

Of quarterback Joe Burrow, POTUS quipped: "Oh he's going to be so rich."

Coach Orgeron said: "What an honor to be here in the White House."

Of LSU Coach Ed Orgeron, POTUS said: "If I was casting a movie, I told them today, that's my football coach. There's nobody that can play the role better."

POTUS said of LSU: "On the road to the title, this team overcame a brutal schedule. You didn't have too many easy weeks."

Burrow presented Trump with a commemorative LSU jersey. POTUS quipped in response: "I thought he was giving me the Heisman Trophy. He's just giving me a jersey."

National College Champions LSU Tigers Honored at the White House