Trump says Dodgers are "one of the great brands anywhere in the world" at White House ceremony

President Donald Trump hosted the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Thursday, calling the organization a global powerhouse brand during a Rose Garden event. The ceremony celebrated the team’s second straight title, after they defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a seven-game series the previous fall. Trump highlighted star Shohei Ohtani, comparing him to baseball legend Babe Ruth, and recalled staying up late to watch the Dodgers’ marathon 18-inning victory in Game 3. Manager Dave Roberts voiced optimism about a third consecutive championship. The visit continues a tradition of championship baseball teams traveling to the White House, though some prior Trump-era team invitations have been controversial.