Several Dodgers players plan to skip White House visit this summer

Multiple players from the Los Angeles Dodgers, including star shortstop Mookie Betts and Kike Hernandez, have announced they will not attend the team's White House visit scheduled for July 23. While the organization accepted the invitation to celebrate their 2025 World Series victory, some players have expressed concerns about the current administration's policies. Betts cited personal reasons for his absence, emphasizing the importance of family time. Hernandez declared his likely absence is related to the administration's treatment of immigrants. The visit continues a tradition for World Series champions but has drawn criticism from local commentators for its implications.

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