Donald Trump says "You’d be out there, right?" about pitcher Clayton Kershaw pitching

During a White House ceremony honoring the 2025 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, President Donald Trump appeared unaware that pitcher Clayton Kershaw had retired, suggesting the three-time Cy Young winner could still take the mound if needed. Kershaw, who joined his former teammates at the event despite his retirement, shook his head and declined. The visit, held in the remodeled Rose Garden, included Trump praising the team and comparing Shohei Ohtani to Babe Ruth. Several players were absent, including Mookie Betts, and Japanese journalists covering the Dodgers were not credentialed due to space limitations. The ceremony marked the second consecutive year the Dodgers visited the White House after winning the title.