Dodgers Star Mookie Betts Regrets Trump White House Visit Decision Amid Political Backlash
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts expressed regret over his decision to attend President Donald Trump's White House celebration for the team's 2024 World Series win, following political backlash. Speaking to The Orange County Register, Betts said he realized he 'didn't do it for me' and that the decision made some people unhappy. He skipped the Dodgers' 2026 White House visit, citing a desire to spend time with family and avoid political controversy. Betts previously attended a White House visit under President Joe Biden in 2021 but skipped the Boston Red Sox's visit to Trump in 2019. The Dodgers' acceptance of Trump's invitation has drawn scrutiny, especially amid heightened political tensions between Trump and Los Angeles over immigration policies. Betts acknowledged that no decision would satisfy everyone, apologizing to those his choice would 'piss off.'
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