Shohei Ohtani meets Donald Trump during Dodgers' White House visit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:08 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Shohei Ohtani attended a White House event on April 7, 2025, celebrating the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2024 World Series championship with President Donald Trump. During the visit, Trump praised Ohtani, comparing him to Babe Ruth, and presented him with two Presidential Challenge Coins. This event marks the Dodgers' second consecutive visit to the White House and their third in six years. Ohtani held up USA apparel for a photo with Trump, who offered well wishes as the Dodgers aim for a third straight championship.
- •Dodgers celebrated 2024 championship with a White House visit.
- •Trump praised Ohtani’s achievements and compared him to Babe Ruth.
- •Ohtani received two Presidential Challenge Coins during the event.
- •This marks the Dodgers' second consecutive White House visit.
- 11:32 AMYahoo Sports — What did Donald Trump say about Shohei Ohtani during Dodgers’ White House visit?
- 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani Shares Viral Moment With Donald Trump at White House
"With the Los Angeles Dodgers off on Thursday, the team celebrated last year’s World Series championship with a visit to the White House in Washington, D.C.It marked the Dodgers’ second consecutive White House visit and their third in the past six years after also winning the World Series in 2020.President Donald Trump praised the team and […] The post Shohei Ohtani Shares Viral Moment With Donald Trump at White House appeared first on HEAVY.
"President Donald Trump heaped praise on three-time unanimous MVP and Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani during their recent White House visit. The Dodgers are hoping to be the first MLB team ever to complete a World Series three-peat this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 11:32 AMWhat did Donald Trump say about Shohei Ohtani during Dodgers’ White House visit?
President Donald Trump heaped praise on three-time unanimous MVP and Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani during their recent White House visit. The Dodgers are hoping to be the first MLB team ever to complete a World Series three-peat this season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 4:08 AMShohei Ohtani Shares Viral Moment With Donald Trump at White House
With the Los Angeles Dodgers off on Thursday, the team celebrated last year’s World Series championship with a visit to the White House in Washington, D.C.It marked the Dodgers’ second consecutive White House visit and their third in the past six years after also winning the World Series in 2020.President Donald Trump praised the team and […] The post Shohei Ohtani Shares Viral Moment With Donald Trump at White House appeared first on HEAVY.
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