Trump welcomes the World Series champion Dodgers to the White House
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump hosted the 2024 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House, praising the team as "one of the great brands anywhere in the world" during a Rose Garden event.
- Trump highlighted the Dodgers' recent achievements, including their consecutive titles and thrilling Game 7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, and expressed hope for a third straight championship.
- The president singled out Shohei Ohtani, comparing him to Babe Ruth and calling him arguably the best hitter and pitcher in baseball.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed ambitions for a "three-peat," while Trump briefly referenced ongoing Middle East tensions but focused mainly on baseball.
- The event included traditional gifts, such as a replica World Series ring presented to Trump, and featured lighthearted moments and baseball-related banter, with Trump also commenting on other MLB teams like the Mets and Braves.
