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Nationals Fire Exec After Hidden-Camera Claims About Pitcher

5/30/2026

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The Washington Nationals fired community relations executive Sean Hudson after O’Keefe Media Group released a hidden-camera video of his internal remarks.
Hudson claimed the team avoided featuring pitcher Trevor Williams because of his Catholic remarks, seeks revenue, invites Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and uses data and facial-recognition tied to President Donald Trump.
The Nationals said Hudson’s comments were factually incorrect, do not reflect the team’s views, and reaffirmed a commitment.

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The Washington Nationals fired community relations executive Sean Hudson after O’Keefe Media Group released a hidden-camera video of his internal remarks.
Hudson claimed the team avoided featuring pitcher Trevor Williams because of his Catholic remarks, seeks revenue, invites Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and uses data and facial-recognition tied to President Donald Trump.
The Nationals said Hudson’s comments were factually incorrect, do not reflect the team’s views, and reaffirmed a commitment.