Dodgers' Historic Repeat Championship
Dodgers Celebrate Historic Second Consecutive World Series Title at White House with President Trump
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The Dodgers presented Trump with a replica World Series ring during the Rose Garden visit, and Trump joked, “Wow. Do I have to report this? I don’t want to report this.”
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Trump highlighted the Dodgers’ dramatic 18-inning Game 3 win over the Blue Jays, a 6-5 marathon victory he described when recalling last fall’s title run.
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Shohei Ohtani’s 2024-25 stretch included a franchise-record 55 home runs in a season and 99 total homers across the two years, a 1.025 OPS, and a 2.87 ERA with 11.9 K/9 in 2025 after returning from elbow surgery in 2024.
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The Dodgers had originally considered a White House visit in April 2025 during a Nationals series, but a crowded early-season schedule prevented that; they are in Washington, D.C. on an off-day between Phillies and Mets series.
President Donald Trump welcomed the Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Tuesday, honoring the team's second straight World Series title. The Rose Garden ceremony put superstar Shohei Ohtani front and center, with Trump comparing him to baseball legend Babe Ruth — one of the highest compliments in the sport. Fox News reported that the Dodgers are the first repeat World Series champions in 25 years.
The visit came on the team's off-day between series in Philadelphia and New York. Trump praised the Dodgers as "one of the world's great brands" and hinted they could win a third straight title. He also joked about the replica World Series ring the team presented him, saying, "Wow. Do I have to report this? I don't want to report this."
Trump Calls Ohtani the Next Babe Ruth
Trump's biggest praise was saved for Shohei Ohtani. He repeatedly called out the Japanese superstar by name and drew direct comparisons to Babe Ruth — the only other player in baseball history known for both elite hitting and pitching. According to USA Today, Trump highlighted Ohtani's string of MVP awards and his rare two-way dominance as proof of his all-time greatness.
Ohtani's numbers back up the hype. He hit a franchise-record 55 home runs in one season and totaled 99 home runs across 2024 and 2025 combined. He posted a 1.025 OPS at the plate. On the mound in 2025, after returning from elbow surgery, he ran a 2.87 ERA with 11.9 strikeouts per nine innings. No other player in the modern era has put up numbers like those on both sides of the game.
Dodgers End a 25-Year Championship Drought for Repeat Winners
By beating the Toronto Blue Jays in last fall's World Series, the Dodgers became the first team to win back-to-back titles since the early 2000s. Trump made a point to recall the hard-fought run, including a dramatic 18-inning Game 3 win. The Dodgers won that game 6-5 in what Fox News described as a marathon showdown.
This White House trip was a long time coming. The team had originally planned a visit in April 2025 during a series against the Washington Nationals. But an early-season schedule crunch pushed that plan aside. The team finally made it to the Rose Garden on a rare open day between road trips, according to USA Today.
Mookie Betts Skips Visit, Manager Keeps Focus on Winning
Not every Dodger showed up. Outfielder Mookie Betts chose to spend the day with his family instead of attending. His absence drew some attention, but manager Dave Roberts kept the focus off politics. Roberts said the team's priority is winning championships, not White House visits.
Athletes skipping White House visits is nothing new. Players across pro sports have declined invitations for years, for political or personal reasons. The debate over whether teams should attend these ceremonies never goes away. But for the Dodgers, Tuesday's event was mostly a celebration — of a back-to-back title run that few teams in any era have managed to pull off.
Trump Teases a Third Straight Title for Los Angeles
Trump closed out the event on a forward-looking note. He told the team — and the crowd — that he expected the Dodgers to come back to the White House for a third straight championship. It was the kind of bold prediction that drew applause in the Rose Garden. Whether the team can deliver is a question for the rest of the 2025 season, according to Yahoo Sports.
The visit marks a continued warm relationship between the Dodgers franchise and the Trump White House. An earlier celebration had been planned for April 2025 to honor the 2024 title. Tuesday's Rose Garden event wrapped both championships into one ceremony — a rare double celebration for one of baseball's most decorated modern dynasties.
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