Trump Knocks Senators He Doesn’t ‘Like’ During Dodgers Visit | EUROtoday

President Donald Trump took a swing at his political foes throughout the Los Angeles Dodgers’ go to to the White House on Monday, the place the staff was honored for his or her 2024 World Series win.

“We have a couple senators here. I just don’t particularly like them, so I won’t introduce them,” Trump quipped, prompting some tense chuckles from gamers and reporters, in keeping with The Hill.

It wasn’t precisely clear who he was speaking about, as neither California Sens. Alex Padilla (D) and Adam Schiff (D) have been in attendance.

Praising the Dodgers as “very talented people,” Trump took a second to single out Japanese slugger Shohei Ohtani for his seems to be.

“He looks like a movie star,” Trump stated. “He’s got a good future, I’m telling you.”

Ohtani, who final season grew to become the primary participant in MLB historical past to hit 50 dwelling runs and steal 50 bases in the identical 12 months, is already thought of one of many best to ever play the sport.

Last season marked his Dodgers debut, after signing a record-breaking $700 million, 10-year contract in late 2023.

Also noticed on the ceremony was All-Star shortstop Mookie Betts.

Though Betts famously skipped the customary White House go to after his former staff, the Boston Red Sox, gained the 2018 World Series, this time he put staff loyalty first.

“Being Black in America in a situation like this, it’s a tough spot to be in,” he stated on Friday. “No matter what I choose, somebody is going to be pissed.”

“This is not about me. This is not about politics,” Betts added. “This is about the Dodgers and my loyalty to these boys in the clubhouse.”