President Biden hosted the reigning World Series champions, the Texas Rangers, at the White House on Thursday.
The president cracked a few jokes as he walked into the East Room of the White House. Biden also complimented Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi on his suit, saying, “Nice one, Nathan.”
After Biden gave some comments about the Rangers’ championship season, manager Bruce Bochy presented him with a custom jersey, which Biden then held up for a photo, and Bochy also presented the president with a pair of cowboy boots.
After a moment, Biden asked, “So, what do I do now?” and his guests and players laughed.
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President Biden delivers welcoming remarks to celebrate the Texas Rangers’ 2023 World Series championship in the East Room of the White House on August 8, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Mandel Gunn/AFP via Getty Images)
Following his apparently joking remarks, the president asked a military aide who approached him if he was trying to steal one of the gifts he had received.
“Are you going to steal my jersey?” he asked, then smiled before finally handing over the personalized gift.
President Biden hosts Texas Rangers at White House to celebrate 2023 World Series championship
After a few awkward seconds standing on stage, the president raised his hands as music played in the background.
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy presents President Biden with the team’s jersey during an event celebrating the team’s World Series victory in the East Room of the White House on August 8, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
“Distinguished guests, please remain in your seats as the President leaves the room,” the emcee announced. Biden left the stage to greet two children seated in the front row.
The president then faced the Rangers players, gave them a military salute, turned and walked out of the room.
President Biden attends a banquet honoring the 2023 World Series champions, the Texas Rangers, in the East Room of the White House on August 8, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Mandel Gunn/AFP via Getty Images)
Last year, the Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games to win the franchise’s first World Series championship.
Shortstop Corey Seager was named Series MVP.
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The Rangers were in third place in the American League West as of Thursday.
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