A video shows Hillary Clinton reacting to a performance from the New York Liberty’s beloved mascot, Ellie the Elephant.
The former Secretary of State attended the WNBA Game at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Monday, August 3.
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In the clips, Clinton is sitting courtside enjoying Ellie’s routine alongside the team’s dancers. She was spotted smiling, nodding, and clapping.
Photos on the New York Liberty’s Instagram show Clinton signing autographs for fans and interacting with the players, including Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu.
“Glad to have you in BK, Secretary @hillaryclinton,” the caption stated.
Ellie the Elephant: How she stole the hearts of basketball fans and beyond
Who is Ellie the Elephant?
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was spotted enjoying a performance by Ellie the Elephant, the iconic mascot for New York Liberty, at a WNBA game on Monday, August 3.
Ellie the Elephant, better known as “Big Ellie,” the charming mascot that has become a social media darling and a fixture at New York Liberty home games.
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Ellie has gone viral for executing the latest TikTok challenges, her fly outfits, GRWM (Get Ready With Me) videos, and intricate dance routines.
The character of Ellie was inspired by the efforts of Barnum & Bailey Circus, P.T. Barnum, who marched 21 elephants and more than a dozen camels across the Brooklyn Bridge in 1884 amid fears of its sturdiness.
Ellie’s name is also short for Elephant and Ellis Island. Her crown is a nod to the Statue of Liberty. She doesn’t wear bulky shoes like other mascots. Every aspect of her character embodies New York – from the famous landmarks to her style. Like the players, Ellie also serves looks in the tunnel and does sit-down interviews.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.
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