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Cora, a native of Puerto Rico, has been
critical in the past of President Donald Trump's comments and
actions in the wake of Hurricane Maria's devastation of the
island in 2017.
That led to speculation that Cora and the Red Sox might refuse
an invitation from the White House, following the footsteps of
the NBA champion Golden State Warriors and Super Bowl champion
Philadelphia Eagles.
Addressing reporters Thursday at Fenway Park, Cora said he
respects the president and will abide by whatever decision the
team makes.
"We'll talk about it and whatever we decide will be respected,"
he said. "Looking at this team, we have guys from the U.S. and
from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico. I'll use
the platform the right way.
"I know the headlines don't show it, but I said I respect the
president and I know that he helped our country. Whenever we
have to make that decision we'll make it, and it will be
respectful."
The Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 on Sunday
to win their fourth World Series championship since 2004.
--Field Level Media
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