- In order to celebrate their victory, US President Donald Trump welcomed the Philadelphia Eagles, the winners of Super Bowl LIX, to the White House. As many people know, before the NFL Champions begin their offseason workouts, they are usually invited to and visit the White House.
However, the President, players, and supporters have all made the yearly presidential visits more politicized in recent years. As you may remember, the NBA champion Golden State Warriors turned down President Trump’s offer during his first administration. Twice.
Even though the Eagles were happy to accept the President’s invitation, some of their players—most notably quarterback Jalen Hurts—did not show up.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles skips the meeting with President Donald Trump.
April 28, 2025; Washington, DC, USA: On April 28, 2025, President Donald Trump recognizes the Philadelphia Eagles, the winners of Super Bowl LIX, at the White House in Washington, D.C., with offensive tackle Lane Johnson and head coach Nick Sirianni, left, standing beside him.
Ezoic Yamiche Alcindor, an NBC News correspondent, said as fans awaited streaming and images from the Eagles’ visit to the White House to meet with President Trump:
Ezoic Yamiche Alcindor, an NBC News correspondent, said as fans awaited streaming and images from the Eagles’ visit to the White House to meet with President Trump:
While he wasn’t the only Eagles player to miss the event, a lot of fans specifically took to social media to express their disapproval of him:
