A new controversy could be approaching the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. But it wouldn’t be the first time they’ve faced a similar situation: after winning the 2024 World Series, it was precisely their visit to the White House that caused divided opinions among fans and even within their own team.
At that time, Mookie Betts expressed some hesitation about joining the team, amid the stance taken by the club’s CEO and Dave Roberts, who stated that the visit did not represent a political position.
Will the Dodgers visit the White House in 2026?
The Dodgers have now won their second consecutive World Series, and President Donald Trump is currently in his second term, so the exact same questions are resurfacing.
According to Zain Khan and Jack Harris of the California Post, the administration expects the team to visit the White House again, despite growing calls for them to decline the gesture.
According to the report, a White House official told the outlet that the team has been in contact with the administration and a visit is being planned, although no specific date has been set yet.
The Los Angeles Dodgers could consider scheduling this visit to President Donald Trump when they have a road series against the Washington Nationals.
That series aligns with the second weekend of the Dodgers’ 2026 schedule: they are scheduled to face the Nationals at Nationals Park from April 3-5. The series is preceded by an off day on Thursday, April 2, which appears to be an ideal window to organize the White House ceremony.
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