Dodgers fan favorite Kiké Hernández has built a reputation for clutch October moments and an easygoing personality. But after choosing to skip the team’s upcoming July 23 White House visit celebrating their 2026 World Series title, the utility veteran found himself at the center of a heated political debate. While Hernández did attend the team's White House visit in April 2025 following their 2024 championship, he later indicated he regretted the experience. Betts previously made headlines when he opted not to visit the White House with the Boston Red Sox in 2019, during Donald Trump's first term. Championship White House visits were once a universally accepted, non-partisan victory lap for championship teams.