Donald Trump 'too busy' to throw first baseball pitch of his Presidency
It has been a tradition for 110 years, but Donald Trump has announced be will not be able to throw the opening first pitch at New York Yankees baseball game next month. The president was slated to follow the example of his predecessors and participate in a ceremony dating back to William Howard Taft at the beginning of a clash between the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Athletics. Mr Trump has yet to take to the mound, but was planning to do so on August 15, having been invited to do so by the Yankees owner, Randy Levine. However, with the coronavirus crisis intensifying, Mr Trump has decided to postpone his appearance, despite having boasted of his prowess at the sport.
