The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers rolled into the White House on Thursday, July 23, celebrating something pretty wild: their second consecutive title. President Donald Trump hosted the crew in the Rose Garden, making sure to shout out their “remarkable achievement” after that epic Game 7 win against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was pumped, calling their victory “a hell of a series” and praising the Dodgers as “one of the great brands anywhere in the world.” Honestly, who wouldn’t be thrilled to welcome back a team that just pulled off back-to-back championships?
Ohtani Gets the Ruth Treatment From the President
Trump was clearly buzzing about the Dodgers’ run, and he even spilled a bit of baseball history himself. He admitted he was surprised to learn the Dodgers had never won consecutive championships before this run. But the real highlight? His pure anticipation for meeting superstar Shohei Ohtani. Trump went all in, comparing Ohtani to none other than baseball legend Babe Ruth and suggesting he’s arguably the best hitter and pitcher in the sport right now. That’s some serious praise! The President had previously saluted the team back in April 2025 for their 2024 championship over the New York Yankees, so he’s no stranger to celebrating these guys. He even playfully hinted at seeing them again next year, saying, “I’m thrilled to say welcome back to the White House. And maybe I’ll see you again next year.”
Luck, Rings, and a Quest for the Three-Peat
The event got even more interesting when the Dodgers handed Trump what looked like a replica World Series ring. His reaction was classic: “Wow. Do I have to report this? I don’t want to report this,” he exclaimed, then promptly slipped it into his suit jacket pocket. They also presented him with a Trump 47 jersey. He recounted watching Game 3 of last year’s World Series, an 18-inning marathon that the Dodgers won 6-5. He stayed up until 3 a.m. for it, calling it “amazing” and saying he thought they’d lose “about four or five times.” When he quipped, “Luck is OK, too, right?” manager Dave Roberts totally agreed. Trump added, “But with talent you get a lot of luck,” and that just hits different when you’re talking about a team with the best record in baseball, which Roberts confirmed. Trump joked about being “a little busy with Iran and some other things” that kept him from following baseball closely, but he sure knew about the Dodgers’ dominance.
So, what’s next for these guys? Roberts didn’t mince words: “We’re going for a three-peat.” With two trophies already chilling in the White House Rose Garden and that kind of swagger, you gotta wonder if anyone can stop them. It’s an ambitious goal, but if anyone can pull it off, it just might be this Dodgers squad.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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