Trump jokes with Dodgers during White House visit ceremony
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
President Donald Trump welcomed the Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on July 23, 2026, celebrating their 2025 World Series win. The event featured a light-hearted moment when Trump asked players Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani who was the better pitcher, eliciting laughter. Trump praised the team's achievements for nearly 20 minutes, and Dodgers owner Mark Walter presented him with a jersey and World Series ring., several key players, including Mookie Betts, were absent from the visit due to personal reasons.
- •Trump welcomed the Dodgers on July 23, 2026.
- •The visit celebrated their 2025 World Series championship.
- •Trump joked about who was the better pitcher between Yamamoto and Ohtani.
- •Mark Walter presented Trump with a jersey and championship ring.
- •Several notable players were absent from the visit.
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — President Trump makes Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto joke on Dodgers’ White House visit
- 2:46 AMNew York Post — President Trump makes Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto joke on Dodgers’ White House visit - Yahoo Sports
"President Donald Trump was all smiles when he welcomed the Dodgers to the White House. Trump even cracked a few jokes with the team Thursday during the outdoor ceremony in...
"President Donald Trump was all smiles when he welcomed the Dodgers to the White House. Trump even cracked a few jokes with the team Thursday during the...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 2:46 AMPresident Trump makes Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto joke on Dodgers’ White House visit
President Donald Trump was all smiles when he welcomed the Dodgers to the White House. Trump even cracked a few jokes with the team Thursday during the outdoor ceremony in...
- New York PostJul 24, 2026, 2:46 AMPresident Trump makes Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto joke on Dodgers’ White House visit - Yahoo Sports
President Donald Trump was all smiles when he welcomed the Dodgers to the White House. Trump even cracked a few jokes with the team Thursday during the...
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