The Los Angeles Dodgers, reigning champions of last year’s MLB World Series, recently visited the White House. During the visit, former President Donald Trump met with players and staff, offering words of praise and encouragement.
Key Highlights of the Visit:
- Praise for Ohtani: Trump complimented Shohei Ohtani, saying he looked like a movie star ๐คฉ.
- Recognition for Edman: Trump acknowledged Tommy Edman, who has Korean heritage, referring to him as the National League Championship Series (NLCS) MVP. Edman played for the Korean national team in the World Baseball Classic (WBC).
- Reconciliation with Betts: Trump greeted Mookie Betts, who had previously boycotted a White House visit in 2018 due to Trump’s remarks on race.
- Greeting Roberts: Trump also shook hands with manager Dave Roberts, with whom he had a somewhat strained relationship after publicly criticizing Roberts’ pitching changes during the 2018 World Series.
Background:
The tradition of inviting major sports teams to the White House has been a customary practice. However, during Trump’s administration, some visits were marked by controversy and boycotts due to political and social issues.
In 2019, several key players from the Boston Red Sox, the 2018 MLB champions, declined to visit the White House in protest of Trump’s remarks on race. Despite past tensions, this year’s visit appeared to be more cordial, with Trump engaging with players and staff in a positive manner ๐.
The Dodgers’ visit underscores the ongoing tradition of honoring sports champions while also highlighting the complexities of politics and sports ๐คทโโ๏ธ.
From : https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0015316046?sid=104
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