President Biden welcomed the reigning World Series champions, Texas Rangers, to the White House on Thursday.
Shortly after entering the East Room of the White House, the president cracked a few jokes. Biden even complimented Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi on his suit, saying, “Looking good, Nathan.”
After Biden made a few remarks about the Rangers’ championship season, manager Bruce Bochy presented him with a personalized jersey. Biden then held up the jersey and posed for a photo. Bochy also gave the president a pair of cowboy boots.
Moments later, amid laughter from guests and players, Biden asked, “Okay, what do I do now?”
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President Biden speaks as he welcomes the Texas Rangers to celebrate their 2023 World Series title in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, August 8, 2024. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
The President followed up on what appeared to be a joke by asking a military adviser who approached him if they were trying to take away one of the gifts he had just received.
“Are you stealing my jersey?” he asked before smiling and finally handing over the personalized gift.
BIDEN WELCOMES TEXAS RANGERS TO WHITE HOUSE TO CELEBRATE 2023 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
After standing awkwardly on stage for a few seconds, the President raised both hands while music played in the background.
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy presents President Biden with a team 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 while the President departs,” the moderator then announced. Biden left the stage and greeted two children sitting in the front row.
The President then turned to the Rangers players, saluted them in a military manner and then left the room.
President Biden during a ceremony honoring the Texas Rangers, champions of the 2023 World Series, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, August 8, 2024. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
The Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games last year to win the franchise’s first World Series title.
Shortstop Corey Seager was the MVP of the series.
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The Rangers entered Thursday in third place in the AL West.
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