Mar 12, 2018 - Politics & Policy

Trump welcomes Houston Astros to the White House

Trump and Astros right fielder Josh Reddick. Photo: Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images

The Houston Astros, winners of last year's World Series, visited the White House today for a traditional championship visit. Their stop comes after the Golden State Warriors, the NBA's reigning champions, declined to participate in the traditional photo-op with President Trump last month.

One Trump quote: "What a team... our Yankees were as tough as anybody but you guys were just a little tougher."

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