As the World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to receive an invitation from President Donald Trump.
The Dodgers sealed the glory of the World Series last autumn when they defeated the New York Yankees in a dominant victory in the 5-1 series. In general, this would beat them the usual visit of the White House that is provided to the US sports teams. To honor their victories.
However, the Los Angeles Times He has suggested that Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and company. It should avoid the traditional trip to the White House.
Los Angeles's recent outlet column highlighted a series of reasons to suggest that the victorious MLB team of the city could reject the DC offer.
The Times recalled that Betts skipped the usual visit in 2019 after his victory in the World Series with Boston's Red Sox.
Several players from the Red Sox remained away from the capital of the nation that year with the black or Latin majority, while many players born abroad cited Trump's policies about immigration as a reason behind their reasoning.
The Dodgers will probably receive an invitation to the White House after their victory in the World Series.
The Times has suggested that the reigning champions could avoid Donald Trump's offer
Betts has continued to be an open defender about social justice issues with some of his fellow Dodgers, in addition to the co -owners Magic Johnson and Billie Jean King, also sharing his liberal position and expressing critics to Trump in the past.
Meanwhile, Dodgers also reside in the dominant state of California, which makes it “difficult to imagine” a team trip to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, according to the Times.
'In general, it is difficult to imagine that Dodgers agree on a photograph of celebration with the president at this time. The angels is not only Dodger Blue, but democrat blue, '' said the column.
'The president lost the county of the 33 percentage points. In his disputes with the governor of California Gavin Newsom, Trump has threatened to retain funds for fire disasters without concessions. It seems never to miss the opportunity to hit the Golden State.
'The world champion of the Dodgers should face, not next to the president. If an overture of the White House arrives, they can send a friendly note: thanks, but no.
However, many fans on social networks lashed out for the suggestion, claiming that Dodgers should accept, since it would be the “professional” action course.
'Devils no! What kind of softball question is that? “, Social networks answered furiously in response to the question of the Times about the acceptance of the Dodgers.
“No, they should be professionals and appear,” another retaliation.
Many fans on social networks lashed out by suggestion, claiming that dodgers should accept
'No. White house visits should not be political. It is not called a presidential visit, but a visit to Whitehouse. The championship teams visit the Whitehouse for whoever is there, 'a third party replied.
Meanwhile, another insisted: 'He always attends the White House when invited. You may not necessarily agree with the policy, but you must respect the president's office. It is a great honor and one of the players and the franchise will regret it if they refuse to attend.
'No, it's a celebration of your performance. He should not matter who the president is, '' he said one as another resonated: 'Sports should transcend politics. Show a cursed class and accept the invitation.
The Dodgers visited former President Joe Biden in 2021 after his 2020 World Series title.
If they in fact accept an equivalent offer of Trump, the trip could take place at the beginning of the season when they face nationals in a series of three games from April 7 to 9.
During the past month, much was speculated on a possible trip to the White House for the Philadelphia Eagles after its 40-22 Super Bowl route of the Kansas City bosses.
It had been believed that the Eagles would reject the traditional audience with the president of the White House as they did after their first victory at the Super Bowl of franchise in 2018.
But later it was learned that the team would be “honest” to visit Trump's White House with the president who subsequently instructed his assistants to send the invitation at the end of last month.
The Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in a 5-1 series victory last fall to claim victory
Mookie Betts (in the photo) jumped the usual visit in 2019 with the Red Boston socks
The NHL Florida Panthers made their visit in February to provide for their Stanley Cup
The NFL organization accepted the invitation earlier this week with the visit now scheduled to continue on April 28.
After their victory at the Super Bowl 2018, some Eagles players said they would not attend the White House celebration due to Trump's criticisms to football players who threw or lifted their fists during the national anthem in protest of racial injustice and police brutality.
In a 2017 demonstration, Trump said the protests were “damaging the game” and said the NFL owners should fire the players who did.
Malcolm Jenkins, then of the Eagles, was among the NFL players at that time to protest, since he would lift his fist during the anthem. Rodney McLeod did the same.
Finally, the Eagles had decided to send a small group of less than 10 players, as reported by Mike Garafolo de NFL Network at that time.
In response, Trump terminated the invitation to the team and made a patriotic celebration.
The Panthers of Florida de la NHL made their visit to the White House without programs in February to provide their triumph of the Stanley Cup.
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics, the renientes NBA champions, visited Biden before leaving office in November. The Freedom of New York, the WNBA champions of 2024, has not yet made a trip to the capital of the nation and it is not clear if they will do it with Trump that the oval office now occupies.