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A White House photo celebrating the Georgia Bulldogs women's tennis team sparked outrage as critics claimed it overshadowed the athletes. The image, shared by a White House aide, featured Donald Trump with the team largely obscured behind men.
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A White House photo meant to celebrate a championship womenâs team drew backlash after critics said it sidelined the very athletes it was supposed to honor. The controversy began when an image shared on X by White House aide Margo Martin showed Donald Trump posing with the Georgia Bulldogs womenâs tennis team, with the players largely obscured behind a group of men in the foreground.
The image went viral within minutes. Critics and public figures quickly reacted and the photograph soon fueled a wider conversation about the Trump administrationâs approach to women in sports.
The photo, posted by White House communications adviser Martin, showed the athletes gathered behind six men, including the president, who stood slightly elevated on a step. Martin captioned it simply: âCongratulations, Georgia Womenâs Tennis!â
At the White House ceremony, Trump singled out one player for praise. âUp next are the 2025 NCAA Womenâs Tennis Champions, the Georgia Bulldogs, who just captured their third national title,â Trump said. âSophia Rojas sealed this teamâs incredible victory, losing the first set before roaring back to dominate the next two and clinch Georgiaâs sweep over Texas A&M. And all I can say is, âGo Bulldogs.â Thatâs a great state, I love that state. Did very well there, too, in the election. You know, I only like the states that I win.â
Trump also offered brief personal remarks on the sport. Speaking to reporters, he said the Bulldogs had done exceptional work, adding that, âWhat a great job. Thatâs a tough thing to do. I play tennis a little bit, not quite at that level, not quite, but thatâs a great achievement.â
Along with the womenâs champions, Trump also honored other college winners, including Wake Forest in menâs tennis, Oklahoma State in menâs golf, Texas A&M in womenâs volleyball, Youngstown State in womenâs bowling, Florida State in womenâs soccer and West Virginia in mixed rifle.
The photo was criticized for sidelining the athletes it intended to honor, as they were largely obscured by men in the foreground.
The photo went viral and drew swift backlash from critics and public figures, sparking a broader discussion about the treatment of women in sports.
The photo featured Donald Trump and six men, with the Georgia Bulldogs women's tennis team members mostly hidden behind them.
The backlash indicates ongoing concerns regarding the Trump administration's approach to promoting and recognizing women's achievements in sports.

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The photograph was not the only element that drew criticism. Martin also shared a video of Trump approaching the riser where the athletes stood. The men were already lined up in front of the women and he did not shake the womenâs hands in the video.
That detail intensified the reaction. âThe women who put in the work donât get the handshake,â one user wrote. âHe shook only the guysâ hands. How can anyone justify this?â another asked.
Videos and photos from other events show Trump greeting female athletes directly and positioning them more prominently in group photos.
The image drew reactions from prominent figures in tennis. Martina Navratilova was among the first to respond, writing on X, âA photo is worth a thousand wordsâŠâ Her comment quickly gained traction across the platform.
Former doubles world No. 1 Rennae Stubbs also weighed in, reposting the image with a pointed remark, âPretty sure this wasnât the menâs team, was it??????â
Both Navratilova and Stubbs have been vocal critics of Trump and have spoken out against his policies in the past.
Despite the backlash, the University of Georgiaâs womenâs tennis team did not distance itself from the visit. The team posted on its official X account, âAn honor to represent the University of Georgia at the White House today! @realDonaldTrump thanks for having us out!â
Head coach Drake Bernstein, who stood beside Trump in the photo, said that the squad was âthrilledâ to represent the university and the state. âThis is a terrific experience and memory for these young ladies to be able to share for the rest of their lives,â Bernstein said.
The UGA Athletic Association said it was âhonoredâ by the recognition and remained proud of the teamâs success.