Alex Cora had declined a visit to the White House in 2018 with Donald Trump in charge (Source: Imagn/Getty Images)
In 2019, the Boston Red Sox were invited to the White House after they won the previous year's World Series. As tradition, all members of the ballclub, from staff to the players, look to attend the ceremony. But their manager, Alex Cora, among a few handfuls, declined the invitation.
Alex Cora, who is from Puerto Rico, had declined the invitation citing the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria to the island. His comments were, in a way, taken to be a political stand against President Donald Trump and his claims towards the Puerto Ricans.
After six years, Cora finally cleared the air. Appearing on the "Mayor's Office" podcast with Sean Casey, the Red Sox skipper explained his stance and stated that his explanation of not accepting the invite could have been clearer.
