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President Trump honors Clemson Tigers at White House

Posted at 1:36 PM, Jun 12, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-12 15:35:50-04

WASHINGTON – President Trump will welcome the Clemson Tigers football team to the White House on Monday to congratulate them for winning the 2016 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship.

The Tigers and coach Dabo Swinney will present President Trump with a No. 1 Clemson jersey. A jersey will also be given to Barron Trump.

Clemson beat the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 in the January 9 game. It was Clemson’s first championship win since 1981.