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During a government shutdown, nothing is less essential than a Clemson White House visit

By Tom Joyce
Published January 14, 2019 5:31pm ET
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During a government shutdown, nothing is less essential than a Clemson White House visit
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. Clemson beat Alabama 44-16. | (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

On day 24 of the partial government shutdown, President Trump has scheduled a photo op with the Clemson Tigers football team at 6:30 p.m. Monday evening.

Clemson won the College Football Playoff National Championship last Monday, the quickest turnaround for a championship sports team visit during Trump’s administration.

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