Two-time World Series champ takes bold stand against Donald Trump's immigration policy amid California protests
As protests continue to surge across California in response to the controversial immigration crackdowns, Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Kiké Hernández has stepped forward with a powerful message.
In a heartfelt statement, the Puerto Rican-born baseball star criticized Donald Trump's handling of the situation, expressing solidarity with immigrant communities facing what he described as ongoing 'violation' and 'abuse.'
Donald Trump's immigration crackdown blasted by MLB star as 'abuse' of power
Over the past two weeks, Trump's administration has drawn heavy backlash for deploying masked federal agents across California, arresting and deporting individuals without due process.
The sweeping arrests sparked an outpouring of protests statewide. Rather than de-escalating tensions, Trump doubled down by sending the National Guard—bypassing California Governor Gavin Newsom, who was neither informed nor consulted about the action.
Among the many speaking out, Hernández has emerged as one of the first high-profile athletes to directly address the growing crisis. He took to Instagram to reflect on his 12 years living in the U.S.
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and his deep ties to Los Angeles, where he's spent over seven years with the Dodgers.
'I may not be born and raised here, but this city adopted me as one of their own. I am so sad and enraged by everything that is happening in the country and in our city,' he shared. 'Los Angeles and Dodger fans have welcomed me, supported me, and shown me nothing but kindness and love. This is my second home.'
His frustration didn't end there. In an unfiltered show of support for the immigrant community, he added, 'I cannot tolerate watching our community continue to be violated, attacked, abused, and torn apart.
All people deserve to be treated with respect, dignity, and their human rights. I stand with you #CityOfImmigrants.'
Just two months earlier, Hernández and his teammates had visited the White House following their World Series win. That visit took a strange turn when Trump asked star pitcher Shohei Ohtani to pose with the Declaration of Independence—an odd moment that now feels more surreal given the tense political backdrop.
Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom didn't hold back when voicing concern over Trump's recent behavior. Speaking with FOX News, Newsom stated, 'He is not the same person that I dealt with just four years ago. He is incapable of even a train of thought. He's making things up and he's putting people lives at risk.'
As tensions between California's leadership and the federal government escalate, Trump remains defiant. 'We made a great decision in sending the National Guard to deal with the violent, instigated riots in California,' he declared.
With the nation watching closely, voices like Hernández's are increasingly important in amplifying the concerns of communities that feel unheard and unprotected.
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