Trump hosts Dodgers at White House in celebration of 2025 World Series victory
Trump hosts Dodgers at White House Rose Garden
The Los Angeles Dodgers were at the White House on Thursday to celebrate their 2025 World Series victory. The visit sparked backlash from some fans, as addresses by LA Times columnist, Gustavo Arellano.
WASHINGTON (KTTV) - The Los Angeles Dodgers were at the White House on Thursday in celebration of their 2025 World Series victory.
What we know:
The Dodgers were in Washington, D.C., between their road games against the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets.
While the trip has left some loyal Dodgers fans conflicted, team manager Dave Roberts emphasized that the visit is an honor and not about politics.
"Honestly, like I’ve always said -- my company line, my personal line -- is I hope that we get this invitation every year, because that’s the goal, to win a championship, to get this invitation to the White House," Roberts said Friday.
It remains unclear which players will attend the event. However, Mookie Betts and Enrique "Kiké" Hernández have confirmed they will skip the visit.
The sports tradition of championship teams visiting the White House dates back to 1869.
What they're saying:
"As was the case one year ago, the Dodgers’ upcoming visits to the White House and Capitol Hill follow the longtime tradition of visits by other World Series champions. We appreciate these tributes in recognition of our back-to-back championships," the Dodgers organization said in a statement.
The Source: This report is based on statements released by the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and comments provided by manager Dave Roberts.