KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 02: Owner Steve Cohen of the New York Mets talks with members of the media prior to a game between the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 02, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
For much of the 2026 season, the New York Mets have found themselves at the center of trade speculation, front-office scrutiny and one of the most disappointing stretches in franchise history. With one of baseball's highest payrolls failing to produce consistent results, frustration has followed the club into the second half.
That backdrop unexpectedly spilled into politics this week, when President Donald Trump used the Mets as the punchline while praising a longtime Atlanta Braves executive during a public appearance in Georgia. The remark came as the Mets continue battling through a historic losing streak and questions surrounding the direction of owner Steve Cohen's high-priced roster.
FORBES | By Peter Chawaga
Mets’ Former Southpaw Leaves MLB After Latest Cut
During an appearance in Marietta, Trump praised both former Braves manager and Hall of Famer Brian Snitker and Braves Development Company CEO Mike Plant, joking that he'd found a better option than Mets owner Steve Cohen, who has failed to **** emble a winning team this season.
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For much of the 2026 season, the New York Mets have found themselves at the center of trade speculation, front-office scrutiny and one of the most disappointing stretches in franchise history. With one of baseball's highest payrolls failing to produce consistent results, frustration has followed the club into the second half.
That backdrop unexpectedly spilled into politics this week, when President Donald Trump used the Mets as the punchline while praising a longtime Atlanta Braves executive during a public appearance in Georgia. The remark came as the Mets continue battling through a historic losing streak and questions surrounding the direction of owner Steve Cohen's high-priced roster.
FORBES | By Peter Chawaga
Mets’ Former Southpaw Leaves MLB After Latest Cut
During an appearance in Marietta, Trump praised both former Braves manager and Hall of Famer Brian Snitker and Braves Development Company CEO Mike Plant, joking that he'd found a better option than Mets owner Steve Cohen, who has failed to **** emble a winning team this season.
#city #steve #missouri #august
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