Trump Celebrates Dodgers' World Series Victory, Lauds Ohtani's Historic Season
President Trump honored the Dodgers at the White House, praising their achievements and Shohei Ohtani's record-setting season while skipping introductions for some Democratic senators.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Officially Visit President Trump At White House After World Series Title
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The Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in the Fall Classic last October in five games, winning their eighth World Series title.
Trump Hosts World Series Champions Los Angeles Dodgers at White House
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Ohtani helped the Dodgers to a National League West division title and he kept his hot hitting going in the postseason.
Trump gushes over Shohei Ohtani as president welcomes Dodgers to White House
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The Los Angeles Dodgers made their anticipated trip to the White House on Monday, visiting with Donald Trump to celebrate their World Series title and keeping up a longstanding tradition of sports champions meeting the US president.
Dodgers cap off 2024 World Series win with White House visit
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Ohtani, Betts and World Series champion Dodgers visit Trump at the White House
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Months removed from their World Series victory over the New York Yankees in October, in just five games, the star-studded Dodgers team joined Trump at the White House to commemorate their victory.
Trump Hosts World Series Champion Dodgers at White House, Lauds Ohtani
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Summary
President Trump welcomed the Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House to celebrate their 2024 World Series victory, highlighting player achievements, particularly Shohei Ohtani's unprecedented 50-home run, 50-stolen base season. Trump praised Mookie Betts and manager Dave Roberts, shaking hands with Betts, who previously declined an invitation in 2019. The event also saw Ohtani recognized for his historic performance, with Trump remarking on his impressive stats. Notably, Trump avoided introducing certain Democratic senators at the event. The visit came amid ongoing political and economic discussions as Trump reinstates tariffs.
Perspectives
President Trump welcomed the Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House to celebrate their 2024 World Series victory over the New York Yankees, praising individual players for their achievements. This included commendations for Shohei Ohtani's historic season as the first MLB player to achieve 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases.
During the ceremony, Trump made a controversial decision not to introduce certain Democratic senators, stating he did not particularly like them, showcasing a more politically charged atmosphere than typical White House sports celebrations.
Manager Dave Roberts and players, including Mookie Betts, expressed their honors in visiting the White House. Betts acknowledged his prior absence in 2019 as a mistake and emphasized team unity, despite being the lone Black player from last year's championship team.
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