In 2017, after Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors won the NBA championship, Donald Trump withdrew the invitation for Curry to visit the White House. Curry, known for his achievements on the court, hesitated to attend, which led Trump to announce on social media that the invitation was rescinded. This controversy occurred during Trump’s first term, following his stance on NFL players protesting the national anthem, which sparked a divide in American sports. The Warriors later clarified they would not visit the White House and instead planned a trip to Washington, D.C. to celebrate values like equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Although Curry did not attend in 2017, he and the Warriors visited the White House in 2023 after their 2022 championship win, under President Joe Biden’s administration. They presented custom jerseys to both Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The incident from 2017 also garnered support from other athletes like LeBron James, who defended Curry on social media. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles are set to visit the White House on April 28, 2025, to celebrate their Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.