On Monday, Ted Leonsis and the Washington Capitals visited the White House just seven blocks west of Capital One Arena for a private tour. Eventually, they met President Donald Trump in the Oval Office with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. After meeting the President, the team took photos with the President.
I get it. We live in a more polarized political climate than before given the current President’s agenda and his behavior. He hasn’t welcomed NBA champions into the White House since he took office. More professional athletes are vocal about their political views than in the past.