Dodgers deliver championship ring to President Trump during White House visit
Los Angeles Dodgers owner presented a personalized World Series ring to President Donald Trump at a White House ceremony honoring the team's 2025 title, while several players were absent.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter handed President Donald Trump a personalized World Series ring during a White House ceremony marking the franchise's 2025 championship. The presentation accompanied the customary jersey that presidents receive at such events.
Trump noted the team's back-to-back titles and expressed hope the Dodgers could achieve a three-peat, saying, "> For the first time in the proud history of this famous franchise, you are repeat champions — I didn't know that, that's the first time? — great ownership, great management. I'm thrilled to say welcome back to the White House, and maybe I'll see you again next year, I hope."
Most of the roster attended, including Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Max Muncy, as well as postseason contributors Will Klein and Miguel Rojas, who were mentioned by the president. Mookie Betts declined to attend, citing family commitments rather than a political stance. Other absentees were injured players Will Smith, Kiké Hernández, Tyler Glasnow, Blake Treinen and Blake Snell.
White House officials present included cabinet members Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Markwayne Mullin and Brooke Rollins, all identified by Trump as Dodgers fans. During the event, Trump recounted the team's season and made historical references, including a mistaken comparison involving Babe Ruth and Ohtani's two-way performance.