Trump hosts champion Dodgers at White House as some players stay away
Summary
President Donald Trump hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House to celebrate their World Series win. Some players attended and received gifts, while others chose not to come due to personal reasons and political concerns.Key Facts
- The Dodgers visited the White House for their second time in two years.
- President Trump received a custom jersey and a replica championship ring from the team.
- Players like Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and manager Dave Roberts attended.
- Star players Mookie Betts and Kike Hernández did not attend the event.
- Hernández cited injury rehab and opposed recent political actions in Los Angeles.
- Trump praised several Dodgers players but mixed up some details in his speech.
- The Dodgers’ invitation and visit followed the tradition of champions visiting the White House, though some teams have declined in recent years.
- Other championship teams, such as the Olympic US men’s hockey team and NHL’s Florida Panthers, have also been hosted by the Trump administration.
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