The Los Angeles announced Tuesday that they would visit the White House on April 7th and accept President Donald Trump’s invitation to celebrate their 2024 World Series victory.
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manager Dave Roberts spoke with reporters shortly after the announcement was made and was asked if he would be present. He said yes.
“It’s certainly a great honor to get an invitation to the White House. We can celebrate the 2024 championship. My understanding is that every World Series champion will earn that honor,” Roberts said. “I respect that position. It’s certainly the best office in the world, so I look forward to it.”
In 2019, Roberts hinted to the LA Times, who are likely not to attend the White House under President Trump if the team wins the World Series that year.
“You have to win first,” Roberts said. “But one trip to DC plays the Nationals, and for me there are a lot.”
Of course, the didn’t win the 2019 World Series, but they won in 2020. By the time he visited the White House in July 2021 to celebrate his victory, President Joe Biden was in office. The were the first professional sports team to visit the White House during the Biden administration.
This time, the will visit the White House under President Trump. On April 8th, team members will also visit Capitol Hill.
“In line with the long-standing baseball tradition, President Trump invited the 2024 world champion Los Angeles to the White House when he played in Washington, DC on April 7. The look forward to visiting the White House and celebrating the title. Additionally, members of the will visit Capitol Hill on April 8.”
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