Mookie Betts shares feelings after visiting Donald Trump at the White House
- Mookie Betts, with his Dodgers teammates, visited President Trump at the White House to celebrate their 2024 World Series win.
- Betts's visit contrasts his decision to skip the 2019 White House visit with the Red Sox, reflecting concerns about racial inequality.
- Trump praised Betts's baseball talent, but avoided mentioning Betts's prior decision to not attend a White House visit.
- Trump said of Betts, "Mookie, that guy can play, can't he?", also suggesting the Red Sox made a mistake trading him.
- Betts stated that he regretted his prior absence, explaining that he wanted to support his teammates and make lasting memories.
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Mookie Betts got a handshake and a shoutout from President Donald Trump during the Los Angeles Dodgersâ visit to the White House on Monday. And the former president didnât miss his chance to sound off on the Red Sox’ decision to send Betts to L.A. âMookie. That guy can play, canât he? I mean, unbelievable,â Trump said, according to MassLive’s Lauren Campbell. âI didnât think that was a particularly good trade when they made it, and…
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