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Oct 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET
Welch pushes back on Trump's World Series remark
By The BriefBrief
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said Friday that Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg fans care about the Rays-Brewers World Series, responding to President Donald Trump's Tuesday remark that “nobody cares.” Welch made the comments at a news conference on World Series security, hours before Game 1, and cited excitement over the Rays' postseason run.
WHO: St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch and President Donald Trump
WHAT: Welch publicly countered Trump's claim that nobody cares about the Rays-Brewers World Series.
WHEN: Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 11:01 AM ET
WHERE: St. Petersburg, Florida
WHY: Trump's Tuesday remark that “nobody cares” about the World Series prompted Welch's response.
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