President Donald Trump said he's postponed his plan to throw out the opening pitch at a New York Yankees game. He cited his 'strong focus' on the pandemic and the economy as reasons for the delay, but still promised, 'We will make it later in the season!'
President Donald Trump said Sunday he's postponed his plan to throw out the opening pitch at a New York Yankees game next month, extending his run as the only modern president to not take part in the longstanding tradition.
The President cited his"strong focus" on the coronavirus pandemic and the economy as reasons for the delay, but still promised,"We will make it later in the season!"The deferral comes after Trump announced Thursday that he had agreed to throw out the ceremonial first pitch on August 15. Speaking from the White House briefing room podium, Trump said the team's president Randy Levine"asked me to throw out the first pitch" at Yankee Stadium.
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