Trump honors Dodgers and Ohtani at White House visit
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:04 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
President Donald Trump hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers, including player Shohei Ohtani, during a Rose Garden event at the White House on July 23, 2026. Trump complimented the team, labeling them "one of the great brands anywhere in the world." This visit marks the second time the Dodgers have been invited to the White House following their World Series victory. The event highlights the intersection of sports and politics in recent years, showcasing the team's prominence in baseball culture.
- •Trump welcomes Dodgers at the White House on July 23, 2026.
- •Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman were among the attendees.
- •The Dodgers are recognized for their World Series championship.
- •This is the second White House visit for the team.
- 11:46 PMESPN — Trump welcomes Dodgers at WH for second visit
- 10:59 PMThe Guardian Sport — Trump hosts champion Dodgers at White House as some players stay away
"Betts and Hernández opt against joining team for event Back-to-back World Series winners gift ring to Trump Many loyal fans had conflicted feelings over visit Donald Trump hosted the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Thursday for the team’s second trip to the White House in two years. The team gave the president a custom jersey and a World Series championship ring during a ceremony at the Rose Garden. Four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani, star first baseman Freddie Freeman, World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto and manager Dave Roberts were among those in attendance, while several players – most notably star shortstop Mookie Betts and utility man Kike Hernández – opted not to attend. Continue reading...
"President Donald Trump feted Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Thursday, calling the team "one of the great brands anywhere in the world" during a Rose Garden event.
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External links- ESPNJul 23, 2026, 11:46 PMTrump welcomes Dodgers at WH for second visit
President Donald Trump feted Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Thursday, calling the team "one of the great brands anywhere in the world" during a Rose Garden event.
- The Guardian SportJul 23, 2026, 10:59 PMTrump hosts champion Dodgers at White House as some players stay away
Betts and Hernández opt against joining team for event Back-to-back World Series winners gift ring to Trump Many loyal fans had conflicted feelings over visit Donald Trump hosted the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Thursday for the team’s second trip to the White House in two years. The team gave the president a custom jersey and a World Series championship ring during a ceremony at the Rose Garden. Four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani, star first baseman Freddie Freeman, World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto and manager Dave Roberts were among those in attendance, while several players – most notably star shortstop Mookie Betts and utility man Kike Hernández – opted not to attend. Continue reading...
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