Dodgers Celebrate 2024 World Series Victory with White House Celebration
Monday Saw the LA Dodgers' Visit to the White House
Hopped over to the White House, that's right! The LA Dodgers made an appearance this Monday, catching up with Donald Trump to toast their World Series win and continuing a time-honored tradition for sports champs meeting the Prez.
Trump didn't hold back the compliments, calling Dave Roberts one of the finest blue-wearing Dodger managers ever - the lucky dude! Trump also had a friendly handshake lined up for Mookie Betts, a sensation who, back when he was part of the 2018 Red Sox, skipped the White House visit in 2019.
"Can this fella play, or what?" Trump query-blurted about Betts. "Un-freaking-believable."
In the spacious East Room of the White House, Clayton Kershaw gifted Trump a custom Dodgers jersey, sporting the number 47. Later, the talented Shohei Ohtani got some one-on-one time with Trump in the esteemed Oval Office.
Back in 2019, Roberts hinted at refusing an invite, but last month, according to ESPN, he said it was a "wonderful honor" for all of them to pay a visit to the White House[1].
Betts, on the other hand,feeling a twinge of regret over his 2019 decision, admitted he had been a bit selfish[3]. As reported by the LA Times, he had called his past absence a "regret," stating that his decision made the news more about him, rather than the team's achievement.
But what's done is done! "This ain't about me," Betts emphasized in a recent LA Times chat. "I don't wanna hog the limelight. It's all about the Dodgers and their well-deserved win[3]." Betts clarified his attendance in 2023 was simply about embracing the team spirit and avoiding any past mistakes that might have put the focus on himself. After all, these boys were there for him, remembered the humble slugger.
In the East Room of the White House, a custom Dodgers jersey with the number 45 was given to Donald Trump by Clayton Kershaw, opening a door for conversation about Mookie Betts who also played for the team. Betts, previously seen as absent during a White House visit, was left in awe by Trump's compliments and admitted a tinge of regret over snubbing the 2019 invitation. This time, however, Betts made the visit about team spirit rather than personal limelight, acknowledging the support that the Dodgers had shown him throughout his career.
