Moments ago, President Trump took to twitter with a pair of tweets regarding Little League and the possibility of playing this season.
@realDonaldTrump · 2m
To all of our youth who are missing the start of their @LittleLeague seasons, hang in there! We will get you back out on the fields, and know that you will be playing baseball soon….
He followed it with:
@realDonaldTrump · 1m
….We will get through this together, and bats will be swinging before you know it. In the meantime, take care of mom and dad, and know that this will not be forever! @littleleagueceo
News Talk 104.1 & 1600 WEJS has reached out to Little League International for comment.
4:15 p.m.
Congressman Fred Keller also went on Twitter to thank President Trump:
Congressman Fred Keller @RepFredKeller · 4m
Thank you President @realDonaldTrump for recognizing the importance @LittleLeague plays in the lives of many young Americans! I look forward to joining you in welcoming the world back to Williamsport for the Little League World Series when we’ve defeated this virus!
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