The Cubs visited Barack Obama, and Theo Epstein pardoned him for being a White Sox fan
The last time the franchise that would become the Cubs visited the White House, it was 1888. Grover Cleveland was president, and the team was still called the Chicago … White Stockings. At least, that's according to a story Theo Epstein told at the White House on Monday, when the Cubs spent a little time with the country's White Sox Fan-in-Chief.
[W]hite House. #CubsInDC pic.twitter.com/524NzPjYN3
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) January 16, 2017
Champs in the House. #CubsInDC pic.twitter.com/lyOiPMhj1u
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) January 16, 2017
It looks like President Obama got a lot of Cubs swag. How is a South Sider supposed to deal with that? Well, luckily, Epstein offered him a "midnight pardon."
In addition to getting two No. 44 jerseys from his fellow No. 44,
From one 44 to another, thanks for finally giving @FLOTUS and generations of hopeful fans a @Cubs championship. pic.twitter.com/RnLyTYF2ub
— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 17, 2017
And,
The Cubs seemed to enjoy their trip to the White House -- after all, they converted a White Sox fan. But they also had fun taking photos around the historic building and perhaps imagining their future occupations:
Like a kid in a candy store. So cool pic.twitter.com/ZSUIZtbMja
— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) January 16, 2017
Thanks Mr @BarackObama For having us at @WhiteHouse had a great time meeting you ?
— Willson Contreras (@WContreras40) January 16, 2017
I hear you like basquetball? I play you 1 on 1 ?
Had a blast at the @WhiteHouse with the boys! Glad we got @POTUS to change his mind to @FLOTUS team! ? #CubsinDC pic.twitter.com/BxjL8vBMfj
— Kyle Schwarber (@kschwarb12) January 16, 2017
Presidential!! pic.twitter.com/6MD8Z32xc4
— David Ross (@D_Ross3) January 16, 2017
After all, David Ross is retired now, so there's no reason he can't campaign to be president. The only question is, who should he choose as his VP?
