In September 2017, former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly revoked a traditional White House invitation to star point guard Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors following Curry's public hesitation and hesitation regarding whether to attend a championship celebration. Trump posted a message on social media stating, "Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team. Stephen Curry is hesitating, therefore invitation is withdrawn!" This public exchange sparked widespread national conversation across professional sports and politics regarding player activism, protests during the national anthem, and the intersection of athletics and political commentary.