Against backdrop of controversy, Red Sox honored by Trump

President Trump acknowledges the crowd at the end of his rally in Panama City Beach, Fla., Wednesday, May 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Outfielder J.D. Martinez, right, presents a team jersey to President Donald Trump, left, during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 9, 2019, where Trump honored the 2018 World Series Baseball Champion Boston Red Sox. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with Steve Pearce, center, during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 9, 2019, where he honored the 2018 World Series Baseball Champion Boston Red Sox.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Donald Trump, right, reaches over to shake hands with outfielder J.D. Martinez, left, while speaking during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 9, 2019, where he honored the 2018 World Series Baseball Champion Boston Red Sox. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts follows through on a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

J.D. Martinez, left, walks past President Donald Trump, right, during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 9, 2019, where Trump honored the 2018 World Series Baseball Champion Boston Red Sox.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale, right, speaks during a ceremony welcoming the 2018 World Series baseball champions to the White House, the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, May 9, 2019, in Washington. Watching are President Donald Trump and Red Sox outfielder J. D. Martinez, left. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)