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Golden State Warriors return to White House as NBA champs after avoiding Trump

Draymond Green told ABC News that the trip was an "incredible honor."

The Golden State Warriors returned to the White House as national champions on Tuesday -- their first trip back since Barack Obama's presidency, despite winning two championships while former President Donald Trump was in office.

The Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics during the 2022 NBA finals, claiming their fourth championship in the last eight seasons.

"I know the team we're honoring today understands what it takes to work together. Let me just say that the Golden State Warriors are always welcome in this White House," President Joe Biden said Tuesday in the East Room while welcoming the team and referencing their past conflicts with Trump .

Following their 2017 victory, the Warriors didn't make the trip to Washington after Trump withdrew the customary White House invitation when Stephen Curry, one of the team's stars, indicated he would vote against going.

In 2018, before the Warriors swept the Cleveland Cavaliers to become champions once again, Trump said he wouldn't invite either team, though the Cavaliers' LeBron James and Curry both said their teams weren't interested in attending .

The Warriors started their visit to Washington this week by defeating the Washington Wizards, 127-118, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which Biden noted on Tuesday. The president also acknowledged the advocacy work that the Warriors do off the court.

"Look at what this team does: speaking out against racism, standing up for equality. I mean speaking out loudly against racism. Standing up for equality, encouraging people to vote, empowering children and their families to eat healthy, learn and play in safe places, rallying the country against gun violence," he said.

Curry expressed his gratitude to the president for hosting his team and presented Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris with their own Warriors jerseys.

"We are a team, we do it together. And to be able to celebrate our championship together with you here, it means a lot," Curry said.

Before the East Room ceremony, Curry and Warriors' head coach Steve Kerr dropped by the White House briefing room, which was packed with reporters.

Curry spoke about the "opportunity to reflect on the accomplishment last year, to bring everybody together to celebrate that." He also said he wanted to acknowledge how sport brings "people together from all walks of life, all backgrounds, to provide aspiration, hope, love, togetherness."

"That's what our journey was last year," he said.

He also thanked the Biden administration for their work to free WNBA star Brittney Griner , who had been held in Russia.

"[It] means a lot to notice she's here and home safe for the family and all the work that went on behind the scenes to make that a reality," Curry said.

Kerr said he participated in a roundtable on gun violence and gun safety along with senior White House staffers and Warriors Klay Thompson and Moses Moody.

"We learned a lot about what this administration is doing to help create a safer environment in our country, something that's very close to my heart. And it's wonderful for me to learn a lot more than I knew. So coming in today -- it's a great day on many fronts," Kerr said.

The East Room ceremony was attended by players' families, Bay Area music legends like E-40 and members of California's congressional delegation.

"Dub Nation is in the house!" exclaimed the vice president, a Bay Area native, as she introduced the Warriors to the White House once again.

Speaking with reporters after the ceremony, the players said Tuesday's visit was "majestic."

"I've been here now four times in total and every time it's just majestic. It kind of grounds you a little bit more in the values of what drives you on a daily basis in your kind of places," Curry said.

Draymond Green told ABC News that the trip was an "incredible honor."

"As a kid growing up in Saginaw, Michigan, you only dream of seeing the White House, let alone have an opportunity to attend or be celebrated. And so for us to have this opportunity is absolutely incredible," he said.

Green said there just be might a future White House occupant in their ranks, too.

"I thought Steph's speech was incredible. And Steph -- I think Steph could one day run for president of the United States. What better person? Smart, he's put together, he doesn't really make mistakes. Like, why not?" Green said.

He had his sights set on another position, he joked.

"President Draymond? I don't know if anybody in this country want me as the president. Secretary of defense though," he said to laughs.

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WASHINGTON — The Golden State Warriors have been guests at the White House before, but never had they been greeted by as big of a fan as they were this time around.

“Dub Nation is in the house,” Vice President — and Oakland native — Kamala Harris said with pride Tuesday afternoon when she introduced the 2022 NBA champions during a ceremony in the White House’s East Room.

Harris added, “On a personal note, I have been a Warriors fan my entire life, and this team has been a constant source of joy and pride, for me and for so many of us,” speaking to a crowd that included San Francisco Mayor London Breed and U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, who was joined by her husband Paul, as well as Bay Area rap legends E-40, Too $hort and Mistah F.A.B.

President Joe Biden’s Administration rolled out the red carpet for the reigning NBA champions who spent about four hours at the White House in their first visit since 2016.

“The Golden State Warriors are always welcomed in this White House,” Biden said on Tuesday.

Warriors star Stephen Curry presented Biden, the nation’s 46th president, with a custom No. 46 Warriors jersey with his name emblazoned on the back. Curry suggested that Biden hang it in the Oval Office and said he’d be back next year to check.

Biden praised the Warriors for their accomplishments.

“Four NBA titles and six Finals in the last eight seasons,” he marveled. “That ain’t bad, man.”

The president also called the team’s Big Three — Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson — “something incredible” and drew parallels between the Warriors’ heart and hustle and that of the country.

“Critics wondered if this team was gone for good as a championship team,” Biden said. “And fellas, I know what it feels like. … But you never gave up, and you always believed.”

Biden also took time to acknowledge coach Steve Kerr, not only for his leadership but also for his fierce advocacy of gun control. That’s a subject particularly close to Kerr’s heart because his father was assassinated at American University of Beirut in Lebanon in 1984.

“It was incredibly flattering to hear the president introduce me and talk about my dad,” said Kerr, who, along with Thompson and Moses Moody, participated in a roundtable on gun violence with White House officials. “That’s one you write down and keep in the family history. Pretty special moment.”

Harris, discussing her “beloved” Warriors, recalled a time she diverted to BART to make sure she wasn’t late for a playoff game in Oakland after getting stuck in traffic.

Curry presented her with another custom jersey — No. 1 for being a top fan. Harris previously received a No. 49 jersey from the team upon becoming the 49th vice president.

“My pride in the Warriors today is not because they win,” Harris said, “but because these players, their coaches and this entire organization consistently stand for the principles of equity, equality and justice, which they do with great integrity and excellence.”

Before the ceremony in the East Room, Curry and Kerr addressed the media in the White House press briefing room. Curry thanked the president for his work in helping bring WNBA star Brittney Griner home from Russia, where she had been incarcerated for 10 months.

“It’s a big part of our basketball family, and it means a lot to know that she’s here and home safe with her family and all the work behind the scenes to make that a reality,” Curry said. “I just want to say thank you there.”

Although this was the Warriors’ fourth title in eight years, this is only the second trip to the White House for Golden State during the run and the first since 2016 when the 2015 title-winning team met with then-President Barack Obama.

The Warriors skipped out on the honorary visit in 2017; President Donald Trump said he never intended to invite them after Curry said the team would not accept. Instead, when the Warriors made their annual trip to play the Wizards, they took a private tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

With Curry and the Warriors back in the NBA Finals the following year, Trump again said he wouldn’t invite the NBA champions to the White House.

The only NFL team to attend a White House ceremony during Trump’s term, the 2017 Patriots, had several players skip the visit, and only one basketball champion — men’s and women’s college hoops, WNBA or NBA — was celebrated at the White House during the Trump era (Baylor women’s basketball in 2019).

“It’s absolutely amazing to be back after seven years,” Green said. “When you’ve accomplished that before and didn’t quite get the opportunity, it sucks. As a kid from Saginaw, Michigan, you only dream of seeing the White House, let alone having an opportunity to attend or be celebrated.”

Kerr said he was “hopeful” the Warriors could earn another trip to the White House, though they still have some glaring issues they need to figure out on the court. But the always confident Green didn’t hesitate to make a declaration.

“It’s been a very great visit,” Green said before he smirked and added, “And looking forward to coming back next year.”

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US President Joe Biden, left, arrives with Stephen Curry, basketball player for the NBA's Golden State Warriors, while hosting the Golden State Warriors in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Biden is honoring the team to celebrate their 2022 NBA championship against the Boston Celtics. 

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Representative Eric Swalwell, a Democrat from California, exits following an event hosting the Golden State Warriors in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. 

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an event hosting the Golden State Warriors in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.  

US President Joe Biden, center, and US Vice President Kamala Harris, right, hold custom jerseys while hosting the Golden State Warriors in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. 

Paul Pelosi, husband of Representative Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, not pictured, during an event hosting the Golden State Warriors in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. 

Representative Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, and her husband Paul Pelosi, top center, during an event hosting the Golden State Warriors in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. 

NBA star Steph Curry speaks during a ceremony honoring the Golden State Warriors in the East Room of the White House January 17, 2023 in Washington, DC. 

U.S. President Joe Biden poses for a photo with the Golden State Warriors during a ceremony honoring the team in the East Room of the White House January 17, 2023 in Washington, DC.

U.S. President Joe Biden jokes after posing for a photo with the Golden State Warriors during a ceremony honoring the team in the East Room of the White House January 17, 2023 in Washington, DC.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (R) and NBA star Steph Curry (L) applaud during a ceremony honoring the Golden State Warriors in the East Room of the White House January 17, 2023 in Washington, DC.

Golden State Warriors player Stephen Curry (L) and US basketball coach Steve Kerr look on as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks during the daily briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 17, 2023.

Golden State Warriors player Stephen Curry (L) looks on as US basketball coach Steve Kerr speaks during the daily briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 17, 2023.

US President Joe Biden (R) shakes hands with Golden State Warriors basketball player Stephen Curry (L) as US Vice President Kamala Harris (C) looks on during a celebration for the Golden State Warriors 2022 NBA championship, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 17, 2023.

Golden State Warriors basketball player Stephen Curry (2R) takes a photo with a fan after an event with members of the Golden State Warriors basketball team to celebrate their 2022 NBA championship, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 17, 2023.

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Sights and sounds from Golden State Warriors' White House visit

There are many honors that come with winning an NBA title -- namely, bragging rights over the rest of the league and some substantial bling. But one of the most notable is a trip to the nation's capital so the team can meet the president of the United States while being welcomed at the White House.

On Tuesday, the 2021-22 NBA champion Golden State Warriors took full advantage of that opportunity. Despite having won the Larry O'Brien Trophy in 2017 and 2018, Stephen Curry & Co. hadn't visited the White House since 2016.

Here are some of the most memorable sights, sounds and moments from the reigning champs' trip to Washington.

2022 NBA Champion @warriors arrive at The @WhiteHouse . 🏆 Watch the full ceremony at 2:45 PM ET on the NBA App: https://t.co/y3YdBxQd9N https://t.co/vbptJRtoYX — NBA (@NBA) January 17, 2023

🏆🏆🏆🏆 We here. pic.twitter.com/1KbG0rHPpY — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 17, 2023

Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr started this morning's press briefing at the White House with quick statements. Kerr was part of a round table discussion about gun control earlier today, and Curry thanked the Biden admin for bringing Brittney Griner home. pic.twitter.com/7SH5uEevw5 — Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) January 17, 2023

Before presenting President Biden and Vice President Harris with Warriors jersey's Curry, Biden and Harris addressed those gathered. Nancy Pelosi, E-40, as well as other politicians and Bag Area musicians were in attendance. pic.twitter.com/uZVbkA1DKW — Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) January 17, 2023

Presidential. pic.twitter.com/1A4YBUiyvo — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 17, 2023

J-Wise checking in 🎙 pic.twitter.com/E4U3eQ9w2P — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 17, 2023

"Dub Nation is in the house!" pic.twitter.com/BUbvmuKCuv — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 17, 2023

Stephen & The President pic.twitter.com/zYSLUo2ZFh — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 17, 2023

The 2022 NBA champion Golden State Warriors at the White House. pic.twitter.com/ivsclGhef8 — Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) January 17, 2023

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President Joe Biden compared his once-slim presidential hopes to the Golden State Warriors’ pursuit of a fourth NBA championship title in eight seasons.

“The last couple of years were pretty tough – struggled in 2020, missed the playoffs in 2021 and critics wondered if this was 'gone for good' as a championship team,” Biden said. “Fellas, I know what it feels like.”

Biden made his comments at the White House on Tuesday, honoring the Warriors for the 2022 title.

It was the first time the Warriors celebrated at the White House since their 2015 title when President Barack Obama was in office. Though the Warriors won titles in 2017 and 2018, they did not visit the White House during President Donald Trump’s years in office.

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“I always love coming to D.C. for a number of reasons,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Monday before playing the Washington Wizards. “I’ve got a lot of family here in town. It’s an amazing place to visit just seeing American history right before your eyes, and to be able to visit the White House is just an incredible honor. We’re thrilled.”

With now five titles as a player and four as a coach, Biden joked Warriors coach Steve Kerr was running out of fingers for championship rings. Biden also praised the Warriors for “speaking out against racism, standing up for equality, encouraging people to vote, empowering children and their families to eat healthy and to learn and to play in safe places, rallying the country against gun violence, and Coach (Kerr), I want to thank you again.”

Vice President Kamala Harris, a native of Oakland, California, made opening remarks and relished in her Warriors fandom. She told a story about trying to get to a Warriors game in congested Bay Area traffic when she was the state’s attorney general. Dismissing the pleas of her security detail, Harris said she got out of the car and took BART, the area’s public transportation rail system.

“We got to the game on time, and yes, the Warriors did win. It was a glorious day,” Harris said.

Longtime California congresswoman Nancy Pelosi was at the White House visit with her husband Paul. Both also attended Golden State's game against the Wizards.

Warriors star Steph Curry presented Biden and Harris with Warriors jerseys and noted the franchise's first championship was in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors, referencing Biden as the 46th president. He grew up two hours from Philadelphia.

“I want to thank President Biden and Vice President Harris for the invitation to come here. It’s something that we don’t ever take for granted,” Curry said. “To have this opportunity to reflect on the accomplishment last year to bringing everybody together to celebrate that to also acknowledge the place sports has in bringing people from all walks of life, all backgrounds to provide inspiration, hope, love, togetherness and that’s what   our journey was last year, so to have another opportunity to celebrate that means a lot.”

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The Golden State Warriors capped off their 2021-22 championship celebration with an official visit to the White House on Tuesday . It was the team’s first visit to the White House since winning the title in 2015, and it’s safe to say they were grateful for the opportunity to return once again.

. @Warriors ' Klay Thompson took a moment to share what it means to celebrate the 2022 NBA championship at the White House. pic.twitter.com/AY25kWdzVO — The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 18, 2023

Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr got things started as honorary guest speakers during the official White House press briefings. Curry and Kerr thanked the current administration for inviting them over while also speaking on topics beyond basketball such as the safe return of Brittney Griner to the United States and the progress of gun legislation in America.

Steph takes the podium before today’s press briefing at the White House pic.twitter.com/0IU1fDsqcN — Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) January 17, 2023

Steve Kerr explains what the White House visit means to him and the Warriors pic.twitter.com/smPUtbwHLL — Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) January 17, 2023

The visit culminated with speeches from both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as the Warriors presented both of them with honorary team jerseys .

"Dub Nation is in the house." Vice President Kamala Harris welcomes the 2022 NBA Champion @warriors to The White House. Watch on the NBA App: https://t.co/y3YdBxQd9N pic.twitter.com/hKn3jb1tSS — NBA (@NBA) January 17, 2023

The Warriors perfectly represented the NBA and all of Dub Nation during their visit to the White House. After the event, Draymond Green spoke to reporters and praised Curry for his presidential disposition while joking about which potential role in office best suits him.

If Steph runs for president, Draymond wants to be the secretary of defense pic.twitter.com/63TTiHQv6S — Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) January 18, 2023

With the White House visit complete, the Warriors return their focus to the current season. At a record of 22-22, the team looks to get their season back rolling in hopes of repeating their championship success and making a return visit to Washington D.C. next year.

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By Calin Van Paris

Activism is all about showing up as our authentic selves—and for Kim Kardashian , that includes full-face of soft glam. Kardashian visited the White House on Friday to champion criminal justice, her signature makeup look visually punctuating her points.

Vice President Kamala Harris hosted Kardashian and a group of people recently pardoned by President Biden to discuss the justice system and advocacy, missions that the White House is highlighting throughout “Second Chance Month.” To ready for the event, Kardashian tapped hairstylist Davontae Washington and makeup artist Ariel Tejada , the latter honoring Kim K's classic aesthetic with overlined nude lips, extra-long spidery lashes, a pull of warming blush, and a precise power brow.

Both the makeup and the messaging were consistent for Kardashian, who has used her platform and influence to push for criminal justice reform since 2018. “Every time I’ve gone and visited a prison, I’ve met some of the smartest individuals with the brightest ideas and to see the changes that are happening to make their reentry easier, I think, is going to be life changing and give so many people hope,” said Kardashian during the roundtable.

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