To the editor: Throughout the years, my loyalty to the Dodgers, affectionately known as “Dem Bums,” has seen its fair share of heartache. However, nothing compares to this latest disappointment (“Dodgers will visit President Trump and the White House to celebrate World Series title,” March 25). How can a team that has stood for inclusivity and diversity, symbolized by legends like Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, and Fernando Valenzuela, align itself with a president whose actions often contradict these principles? As a devoted fan for more than 70 years, I feel disheartened and let down.
Jane Rosen, Los Angeles
To the editor: I recently discovered the Dodgers plan to visit President Trump at the White House to mark their World Series triumph. My passion for the Dodgers dates back to my childhood in 1963, yet this is the first time they’ve stirred such frustration in me. It’s perplexing that they seem out of touch with their own supporters! I am baffled by the notion of them honoring someone who represents division and authoritarianism. What’s next, a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin? Manager Dave Roberts might consider it an honor, but for the Dodgers, it feels like endorsing someone whose influence is contentious.
Larry Wilson, Sierra Madre
To the editor: It’s imperative that the Los Angeles Dodgers take a definitive stance by declining this administration’s invitation. The reasons are well-documented, not least the Department of Defense’s decision to temporarily remove, then repost, an article highlighting Jackie Robinson’s military legacy.
B.R. Ball, Sherman Oaks
To the editor: Meanwhile, I am still waiting for the Dodgers to address the injustices faced by families who were displaced to make way for their stadium.
Warren Mullisen, Culver City
