The Los Angeles Dodgers visited the White House on Monday after winning the 2024 World Series and some fans and celebrities are upset about it
President Donald Trump, right, greets Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts during a ceremony to honor the Major League Baseball 2024 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the East Room of the White House, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Washington.
While it is customary for college and professional sports champions to visit 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, these are polarizing times when everything is viewed under a microscope, and as a political statement.“Sad that the injustice given to Jackie Robinson by the clown is being ignored by the Dodgers. Shame on all of you going to the ,” replied one upset commentator to Betts’ latestBetts received a shoutout and handshake from Trump, who capitalized on having the six-time Golden Glove-winner, and 2018 American League MVP on White House grounds. Needless to say, the move rubbed some folks the wrong way after Trump was caught trying to wipe the accomplishments of iconic Black Americans, including Dodgers legend Jackie Robinson — the first Black MLB player who broke the league’s color barrier, and a World War II veteran — from American history. His historical feats were “mistakenly” removed from the Defense Department website before being restored due to backlash — something Betts never publicly addressed during the trip, which some feel he should never have taken. “It takes strength to stand out and stand down. What a pivotal moment and a gargantuan disappointment. Sometimes the best of the best aren’t clutch when it really matters,“ replied one incensed IG commentator. ”Jackie would be SO disappointed in you. By going to the White House you are giving a voice to racism and fascism. Do better!” wrote another. Betts attended the Dodgers’ World Series/White House celebration in 2021 under President Joe Biden after sitting it out — his Red Sox won the World Series in 2018 — under Trump. Betts later said he regretted the move, which let down late-night talk show host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel.“It was a unique opportunity for the franchise that signed Jackie Robinson to meet the president who had him removed from our government websites.”. “You are unAmerican if you do so, as is anyone who supports or enables this administration. Let me repeat that. You actions are in *direct* opposition to the Declaration of Independence.ESPN’s Adam Schefter has an Eagles draft ‘guarantee’ New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins FREE LIVE STREAM : How to watch MLB game without cable| Time, TV ChannelKeep Gaudreau brothers’ intoxication levels out of fatal crash trial, prosecutor saysThank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our
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