Overview

• Mookie Betts will join the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on April 7 to celebrate their 2024 World Series victory.
• Betts, who skipped a similar visit in 2019 during Trump’s first term, expressed regret over his previous decision, calling it 'selfish.'
• The star player emphasized that his choice to attend is not political but motivated by a desire to support his team and their accomplishments.
• The Dodgers’ White House visit continues the long-standing tradition of honoring championship teams, despite an increasingly politicized climate.
• The event will take place before the Dodgers' series opener against the Washington Nationals, with a Capitol Hill visit planned for April 8.