The stars were out in D.C., and no—not just the political kind this time. The stars in the spotlight now were the Los Angeles Dodgers. They made their way to the White House to celebrate their 2024 World Series victory, and of course, meet the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump.
And lo and behold, it was not long before two names among them all stole all the spotlight—Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts. They didn’t just turn heads; they left President Trump starstruck.
Loud cheers for Shohei Ohtani when he was introduced.
“He looks like a movie star. He’s got a good future,” President Trump said.
— Dodger Blue (@DodgerBlue1958) April 7, 2025
With a grin, Trump said, “Mookie. That guy can play, can’t he? I mean, unbelievable. I don’t want to say I watched him on Boston, but I did. I don’t want to say that wasn’t a particularly good trade for them, but I’m right.” Well, a part compliment and a side remark is classic. And when Ohtani was called, the cheers were thunderous. And so when the two-way superstar stepped forward, Trump said, “He looks like a movie star. He’s got a good future.” Well, this prediction is simply not wrong. He already has a career meant for the Hall of Fame.
This visit to the White House also marks the Dodgers’ second visit. They first went there in 2020 after their win. But this is the first time, under the Trump presidency.
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