The Los Angeles Dodgers went to the White House to celebrate their World Series win. Player Kiké Hernández received special recognition from President Donald Trump during the visit.
Nevertheless, Hernández appeared not to attach significant importance to his own statements. shoutout from the President Trump addressed the media mentioning Hernández specifically and approached him to shake hands. As he returned to the podium, he commented, “strong grip,” alluding to Hernández’s handshake.
In an interview with the Spanish-speaking media outlet, Cultura Sports, Hernández stated that he had no desire to converse with Trump. When questioned about whether he could talk to the president, he replied that he didn’t engage in conversations with the president and found no appeal in doing so.
Some political disputes have arisen regarding team visits to the White House during Trump’s presidency. Several teams have declined to participate, and certain athletes have publicly voiced their opposition to such visits while he was in office.
Mookie Betts, despite attending this time, was absent when the Boston Red Sox went to the White House in 2019.
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Hernández informed Cultura Sports that he attended the event to celebrate alongside his teammates and receive recognition as a champion. He expressed no desire to interact or speak with the president. Additionally, Hernández mentioned that if he hadn’t shown up, he wouldn’t have wanted to address any queries throughout the entire season.
Hernández played a crucial role in the Dodgers' journey to winning the World Series. During the playoffs, he achieved an impressive batting record of .294, scoring two home runs and driving in six runs. Additionally, he demonstrated remarkable adaptability by playing four distinct fielding roles. This championship marked his second title win with the Dodgers.
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