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LSU Tigers head baseball coach Jay Johnson congratulated President Donald Trump as his team visited the White House Monday to celebrate their national championship.
LSU Shreveport joined the Tigers for the celebration. LSU Shreveport went undefeated to win the NAIA championship. LSU swept Coastal Carolina in the College World Series championship after overtaking Arkansas and UCLA.
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President Donald Trump receives jerseys during an event to welcome the 2025 LSU and LSU Shreveport national baseball teams to the East Room of the White House, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Johnson praised the president in his speech.
“Mr. President, thank you for welcoming us into your home. I think the main thing I remember about you is your work ethic, something that we preach,” Johnson said. “No one works harder for America than you. So, thank you for setting a good example.”
Johnson also thanked Louisiana Republican Reps. Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise for helping organize the celebration.
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LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson, left, and LSU Shreveport baseball coach Brad Neffendorf arrive with President Donald Trump for an event to welcome the 2025 LSU and LSU-Shreveport national champion baseball teams to the East Room of the White House, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
“It is the honor of a lifetime to lead the greatest country in the world,” Johnson said. “These guys had to do it on the field to make this happen. But we are here because of your efforts and to have Louisiana so well represented by both of you is outstanding. We are the college baseball capital of the world for 2025. Well represented in Washington as well.”
Johnson and LSU Shreveport’s Brad Neffendorf both complimented their respective teams’ championship mentality for helping cultivate the mindset needed to win a championship during a long and grueling season.
President Donald Trump poses with LSU teams and coach Jay Johnson, left, and LSU Shreveport coach Brad Neffendor during an event to welcome the 2025 LSU and LSU-Shreveport national champion baseball teams to the East Room of the White House, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Both schools presented the president with jerseys bearing the number 47.
