Summary
President Donald Trump will host the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House to celebrate their second World Series championship in two years. The event will take place in the Rose Garden, marking the team’s repeat title and continuing the tradition of championship teams visiting the White House.
Key Facts
- The Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series by beating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October.
- President Trump previously welcomed the Dodgers to the White House in April 2025 after their 2024 championship.
- The White House event is scheduled for Thursday in the Rose Garden.
- Dodgers star Mookie Betts will not attend this visit, choosing to spend the team’s day off with family.
- Team manager Dave Roberts said the visit focuses on celebrating the championship rather than politics.
- The Dodgers had planned to visit earlier in April but schedule conflicts delayed the trip.
- Baseball teams have been visiting the White House to celebrate championships since 1869.
- Recently, President Trump has mentioned baseball teams during speeches, including criticism of the New York Mets.
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