Angel Reese reveals how Barack Obama gave her ‘VIP’ reality check before WNBA All-Star game

Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty ImagesFormer US President Barack Obama unknowingly gave Angel Reese a reality check.

>The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game is being held in Chicago as fans line up to watch the likes of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in action.

>Since the All-Star weekend is in Chicago, former US President Barack Obama is actively involved in the event because of his deep love for the game of basketball.

John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty ImagesAngel Reese quickly learned the real definition of VIP because of Barack ObamaWith the All-Star weekend kicking off, players from around the country landed in Chicago, including Atlanta Sky star Angel Reese.

>However, when Reese and co.’s plane landed in Chicago, they weren’t immediately allowed to get off. Reese complained about it, reminding the airline crew that she was a VIP. But the crew’s response quickly gave her a rude reality check.

>“It’s so funny because when my plane landed yesterday, he [Obama] was right next to my plane too. They were like, ‘VIP, nobody can get off the plane,'” Reese said.

>She added, “I’m like, ‘We’re VIP too.’ They said Obama and I was like, ‘Okay, okay, okay.'”

For what it’s worth, Reese did have a memorable moment after being stuck on the plane because of Obama.

>How? Well, the Dream star clicked a selfie with the former US President and posted it on her X handle. The photograph quickly went viral on social media.

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