January 1, Trump Meeting Sparks Aaron Judge’s Home Run Surge

Wyatt’s Take

• President Trump met Aaron Judge before the game.
• Judge smashed two home runs after the meeting.
• The crowd showed their support for both Trump and the Yankees.

President Donald Trump had a chat with Aaron Judge before the Yankees took on the Tigers. The big slugger seemed to take the encouragement to heart, hitting two home runs in the 9-3 win.

“If you have that much muscle, you have to hit the ball further,” Trump said. “You’re a fantastic player.”

Trump joked he wished Judge was “a little bigger.” Judge responded by homering in his first two at-bats, bringing his season total up to 46. That tied him for fourth on the Yankees’ all-time home run list.

Fans cheered Trump, and “USA” chants filled the stadium. Later, Judge was hit by a pitch, singled, and ended his night 3-for-4. He’s now within striking distance of multiple records and pursues his third MVP in four years.

Judge has 100 RBI for the season and could join an elite club with another four home runs, standing alongside legends like Sosa, McGwire, and Ruth for 50-home run seasons.

Working folks know what it means to step up and deliver, just like Judge did after that handshake. That’s the kind of grit and drive that Middle America values every day.

Wyatt Matters

When Main Street values like hard work meet a little encouragement, amazing things happen. That’s what keeps the heartland moving: grit, pride, and never backing down from a challenge.

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