Overview

• The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their 2024 World Series win over the New York Yankees during a White House ceremony hosted by President Donald Trump on April 7, 2025.
• President Trump praised Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking season, including his unprecedented achievement as the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season.
• Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw presented Trump with a personalized jersey, symbolizing the team’s championship and their visit to the White House.
• Mookie Betts, who had previously declined a White House visit in 2018, attended this year to support his teammates, emphasizing team loyalty over personal or political considerations.
• The event underscored both the Dodgers’ athletic accomplishments and political tensions, with Trump refusing to introduce California Democratic senators, citing personal dislike.