{"id":16747,"date":"2026-07-25T11:58:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T06:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=16747"},"modified":"2026-07-25T11:58:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T06:58:28","slug":"angel-reeses-talks-unexpected-run-in-with-barack-obama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=16747","title":{"rendered":"Angel Reese&#8217;s Talks Unexpected Run-In With Barack Obama"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/wnba\">WNBA<\/a><\/strong> All-Star weekend in Chicago, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/angel-reese\">Angel Reese<\/a><\/strong> is already making headlines. In addition to launching her new Signature Mattel Barbie doll, the former Chicago Sky player got a few chuckles out of the media when she said her private jet was delayed because of former President <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/barack-obama\">Barack Obama<\/a><\/strong>\u2018s sudden arrival. Also during All-Star weekend, Reese boasted about the selfie she was able to take with the former leader of the free world, saying she had to seize the moment when it presented itself. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Angel couldn&#8217;t get off the plane because Barack Obama landed in Chicago at the same time: <\/p>\n<p>\u201cNobody can get off the plane.\u201d And I\u2019m like, \u201cWell, we VIP too.\u201d And then they said, \u201cObama.\u201d And I was like, \u201cOkay, okay, okay.\u201d \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ssi4m3HYGx\">pic.twitter.com\/Ssi4m3HYGx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 zavant\u00e9 thee nonbinary bud | all-star edition \u272f (@zavanchy) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/zavanchy\/status\/2080690647132991674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All-Star weekend is here, and to kick off the slew of events, WNBA stars spoke with the media about the league\u2019s first-ever collaboration with the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reese, an Atlanta Dream player, is one of the 22 All-Stars set to take the court this weekend, but before she could even deboard her plane in the Windy City, she said she was delayed due to a certain VIP\u2019s arrival. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen my plane was landing yesterday \u2026 they said, \u2018VIP. Nobody can get off the plane,&#8217;\u201d Reese said. As she continued, the LSU alum said that she was confused because she, too, is a very important person. \u201cAnd then they said, \u2018Obama.\u2019 And I was like, \u2018OK, OK, OK,&#8217;\u201d she joked. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-angel-reese-took-a-selfie-with-barack-obama-during-all-star-weekend\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Angel Reese Took A Selfie With Barack Obama During All-Star Weekend<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Everyone needs a friend like Angel Reese \ud83d\udcf8\ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n<p>President Obama had the All-Stars hyped before they became the first to hit the court at the Obama Presidential Center! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Jp4s0LkKc6\">pic.twitter.com\/Jp4s0LkKc6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 WNBA (@WNBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WNBA\/status\/2080686249602331066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A handful of WNBA stars are living it up this weekend at the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago\u2019s historic Jackson Park neighborhood. Among the stars are Paige Bueckers, Courtney Williams, Aja Wilson, Kahleeah Copper, and, of course, Reese. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reese even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/wnba\/allstar\/2026\/07\/24\/angel-reese-barack-obama-wnba-all-star-barbie\/91033186007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">snapped<\/a> a quick selfie with the former POTUS, sharing it on her X account and writing, \u201cHi Mr. @BarackObama.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reese shared with the media why it was important for her to capture the special moment with Barack, saying, \u201cNot everybody just gets to meet Barack.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She continued, \u201cThat was my first time too. Baby, you got to get your (selfie). I\u2019m getting a picture of everybody. I got one of (Copper), got one of me, a selfie. I think it\u2019s important just to capture every moment.\u201d <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-wnba-is-the-first-professional-league-to-team-up-with-the-obama-presidential-center\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The WNBA Is The First Professional League To Team Up With The Obama Presidential Center<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/obamapresidentialcenter-788x1051.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"0\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1051\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1051%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/obamapresidentialcenter-788x1051.jpg\" alt=\"Obama Presidential Center.\" class=\"wp-image-810497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1051%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/obamapresidentialcenter-788x1051.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=571%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/obamapresidentialcenter-428x571.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a previous report from <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/816298\/wnba-first-pro-league-obama-center\/\">The Blast<\/a>, the WNBA is the very first professional league to join forces with the Obama Presidential Center. In addition to today\u2019s media event at the historic museum, the Presidential Center will also host the third annual WNBA Changemaker Day and the Jr. WNBA Day, which is designed to inspire young girls through sport and learning. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHosting AT&amp;T WNBA All-Star events at the Obama Presidential Center is a true honor and reflects our commitment to creating connection through basketball and engaging communities in meaningful ways,\u201d WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring together the WNBA family and the greater Chicago community to create memorable experiences at this historic new venue.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-angel-reese-is-a-barbie\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Angel Reese Is A Barbie!<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/angel-reese-barbie8-788x985.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"1\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"985\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=985%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/angel-reese-barbie8-788x985.jpg\" alt=\"Angel Reese\" class=\"wp-image-823994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=985%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/angel-reese-barbie8-788x985.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=535%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/angel-reese-barbie8-428x535.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jacob Webster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To celebrate Reese\u2019s third consecutive All-Star weekend, the 24-year-old teamed up with Barbie to launch her own Signature doll. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She becomes the second WNBA player with her own doll and the first Black WNBA player to receive the honor. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The doll resembles Reese to a T and comes with all-pink attire, a matching leg sleeve, and custom \u201cBarbie\u201d Angel Reese 1 Reebok sneakers. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHaving my own Barbie doll is a true dream come true for me. It\u2019s such an incredible honor because it\u2019s about showing girls that there are no limits to what they can achieve,\u201d said Reese, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/823923\/angel-reese-becomes-first-black\/?_thumbnail_id=823992\">The Blast<\/a>. \u201cI\u2019ve never let anyone else define what\u2019s possible for me, and every challenge I\u2019ve faced has only made me stronger. I hope this doll reminds girls to be unapologetically themselves, embrace every part of who they are, and go after their dreams with confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-a-new-ar1-sneaker-is-coming-too\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A New AR1 Sneaker Is Coming, Too<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/angel-reese-barbie3-788x985.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"2\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"985\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=985%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/angel-reese-barbie3-788x985.jpg\" alt=\"Angel Reese\" class=\"wp-image-823987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=985%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/angel-reese-barbie3-788x985.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=535%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/angel-reese-barbie3-428x535.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jacob Webster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the AR1 basketball shoe isn\u2019t just for the doll. Reebok is actually launching a new \u201cBarbie\u201d colorway on August 3, featuring shades of pink, blue, and yellow. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re proud to see her Barbie doll debut wearing Angel Reese 1 basketball shoes in this vibrant new Barbie colorway and to bring that same style directly to fans,\u201d said CEO of Reebok Todd Krinsky. \u201cThis moment celebrates Angel\u2019s impact on sport, style, and culture while giving fans the chance to match Angel\u2019s iconic look and be part of the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s WNBA All-Star weekend in Chicago, and Angel Reese is already making headlines. In addition to launching her new Signature Mattel Barbie doll, the former Chicago Sky player got a few chuckles out of the media when she said her private jet was delayed because of former President Barack Obama\u2018s sudden arrival. 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