Blue Jays Boss Condemns Trump After Earning Canadian Citizenship
Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro wants to “distance myself from the current U.S. president” after securing a second passport.
TORONTO, ON - October 2 Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro answers questions from the media. The Toronto Blue Jays held their final press conferences of the year at the Rogers Centre following the end of their season. October 2 2024 Richard Lautens/Toronto Star (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images) Toronto Star via Getty Images The Toronto Blue Jays are off to a rough start in defending their American League title, opening the season with a losing record following an aggressive offseason of additions.
The Blue Jays are holding out hope for another World Series run this year with the goal of bringing a championship trophy back to Canada. But if they do make it back to the Fall Classic, it now seems as if they won’t be able to expect any congratulatory messages from the U. S.
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President Donald Trump voiced some frustration with prominent anti-tariff advertisements run by the Government of Ontario during Blue Jays games. It remained an open question as to whether he would invite the Blue Jays to visit the White House had they won the World Series. Now, a potential visit might be off the table, as Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro has openly criticized Trump.