The team’s visit to the White House was met with criticism, particularly catcher Kurt Suzuki’s decision to wear a MAGA hat on stage.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
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Trump called Suzuki to the podium during the ceremony and the Washington catcher put on the red hat.
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