Overview

• The Red Sox visited President Trump in the Oval Office on July 3 while sitting fourth in the AL East with a 43–45 record.
• Boston opened its run with an 11–2 victory over the Washington Nationals and has since recorded nine consecutive wins.
• In a Truth Social post, Trump noted the team “haven’t lost since” the visit and conservative commentators have dubbed the run a “Trump effect.”
• Manager Alex Cora’s acceptance of this impromptu stop contrasts with his 2019 refusal to visit the White House over concerns about Puerto Rico’s hurricane recovery.
• The sequence has reignited debate over political engagement in sports and the tradition of White House ceremonies for championship teams.