National champs Clemson to meet with Trump Monday at White House

WASHINGTON — After celebrating their National Championship win with Clemson fans this past weekend, the Tigers will be heading to the White House to meet with President Donald Trump on Monday.

[Photos: Alabama vs. Clemson in College Football Playoff Championship]

The Clemson Tigers are set to meet with the president at 6:30 p.m. The team is expected to arrive at the White House around 4 p.m.

[MORE: Clemson celebrates latest title amid cheers and doughnuts]

The president tweeted Friday evening he was looking forward to hosting the Tigers on Monday, complimenting head coach Dabo Swinney and the team on their victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Clemson rolled over Alabama 44-16 on Jan. 7 to take home their second National Championship in three years.

Read more top trending stories on wsoctv.com:

• Carolina Place Mall reopens after fatal shooting involving DTLR employee
• Severely burned man struck, killed by car after escaping house fire in Chesterfield Co.
• WATCH: Dozens of firefighters battle massive flames at historic Lenoir plant​​​​​​​
• WATCH: Severe Weather Center 9's Monday forecast outlook
• Police: Girl knocked to ground after being pushed, punched by man at Asheville mall​​​​​​​

Cox Media Group