Dodgers Celebrate 2024 World Series at White House with Trump and Kershaw
The Los Angeles Dodgers brought their championship spirit to Washington, D.C., as they celebrated their 2024 World Series victory with a high-profile visit to the White House. It was a moment that blended baseball glory with political spotlight, as President Donald Trump hosted the team for the ceremonial visit — a longstanding tradition for sports champions in America.
One of the most memorable highlights of the day came when Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, sidelined during the playoff run due to injury, took center stage. He addressed the crowd with humility, praising his teammates' grit and unity. Kershaw expressed how awe-inspiring it was to witness the team charge to victory without him on the mound, calling their resilience and selflessness a true inspiration. Then, in a symbolic and headline-grabbing gesture, he presented President Trump with a custom Dodgers jersey emblazoned with the number 47 — a nod to Trump’s pursuit of becoming the 47th president of the United States if he wins another term.
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President Trump, ever the showman, returned the praise. He called Dodgers manager Dave Roberts "one of the greatest managers ever to wear the Dodger blue" and expressed hope that the team would be back next year with another championship in hand. Trump made a point to personally greet key players including Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and of course, Kershaw himself, showing appreciation for the star-studded roster.
Interestingly, this visit wasn’t without some context and controversy. In past years, both Roberts and Betts had expressed hesitations about attending a White House ceremony under Trump’s leadership. Betts, who skipped the 2018 visit with the Red Sox, decided to attend this time, saying he didn’t want his absence to become a distraction.
Following the public celebration, Trump held a private meeting in the Oval Office with two-time AL MVP Shohei Ohtani, further highlighting the event’s exclusivity and prestige. Though not all players were present — including World Series MVP Freddie Freeman, who is currently recovering from an ankle injury — the team’s core was there to represent their hard-earned triumph.
As they returned to regular season play with a strong 9-2 start, the Dodgers are clearly not resting on their laurels. Their White House visit marked the official close of their 2024 championship chapter, but the hunger for more remains. The team looks poised and ready to chase another title this October.
This visit wasn’t just a celebration — it was a powerful symbol of unity through sport, and a reminder of how baseball continues to bridge national moments with personal achievement. Whether you're a fan of the Dodgers, politics, or just a good underdog story, this event had something for everyone.
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