The TedLasso cast believes in the importance of mental health and wellness, so they paid a visit to the White House.
, Brendan Hunt and Toheeb Jimoh for the special trip to Washington, D.C. as they took part in the press briefing with White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre prior to their meeting with the Bidens.
"On behalf of myself, everyone here with me today and the numerous other folks that it takes to make our show, it is sincerely an honor to visit the White House and the opportunity to speak to the president and the first lady about the importance of mental health," Sudeikis said at the podium.
"It's something that we all, and should, talk about with one another when we're feeling that way or when we recognize that in someone feeling that way. So please, we encourage everyone -- and it's a big theme of the show -- to check in with your neighbor, with your co-worker, your friends, your family. And ask how they're doing. And listen sincerely," he continued.
Coach Lasso himself, Jason Sudeikis, joined the White House press briefing to discuss the topic of mental health, which he says everyone should discuss, ‘no matter who you are … where you live … [or] who you voted for’
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