Former ESPN employee Jemele Hill expressed disappointment over the Los Angeles Dodgers’ visit to the White House to celebrate their 2024 World Series win with President Donald Trump. Hill criticized the Dodgers on her podcast, referencing the recent incident where Jackie Robinson’s military service record was briefly removed from the Department of Defense’s website. She noted her disappointment that the Dodgers chose to engage with the President despite his administration’s attempt to erase Robinson’s legacy.
Hill highlighted the importance of acknowledging history and criticized the lack of a strong response from the Dodgers regarding the incident. While she suggested that the Trump administration intentionally tried to erase Robinson’s record, the Department of Defense explained that the removal was part of a broader review process related to diversity, equity, and inclusion content.
The article also mentioned the upcoming visit of the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House and their owner Jeffrey Lurie’s positive view of the invitation, considering it a “time-honored tradition.” Lurie emphasized the significance of being celebrated at the White House and expressed eagerness for the visit.
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