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It’s been over per week because the Philadelphia Eagles trounced the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in Tremendous Bowl LIX.
However the recreation remains to be making headlines because of an surprising controversy.
It’s customary for Tremendous Bowl champs to pay a go to to the White Home for a photograph op with the president.
Donald Trump was in attendance at this yr’s recreation — a primary for a sitting US president — and it was anticipated that successful staff would observe custom.
Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs 40-22 to win Tremendous Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Picture by Jamie Squire/Getty Photos)
However eight days after Jalen Hurts led his staff to victory in New Orleans, it’s nonetheless unclear if the Eagles will present up at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
The extra time that passes, the extra unlikely the go to turns into. However who’s responsible for the delay?
Trump administration has not prolonged an invite to the Eagles, insiders declare
Regardless of social media rumors on the contrary, the Eagles have reportedly not turned down an invite to the White Home.
However that doesn’t imply they’ll be flocking to the South Garden anytime quickly.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks after signing an govt order on increasing entry to IVF at his Mar-a-Lago resort on February 18, 2025 in Palm Seaside, Florida. (Picture by Joe Raedle/Getty Photos)
In response to a brand new report from TMZ, Saquon Barkley and firm haven’t been invited to the White Home.
It’s unclear if that’s by design, or if the administration has merely been too busy taking a chainsaw to the federal workforce.
Both manner, it’s starting to look unlikely that A.J. Brown will be unable to lend the president a duplicate of his favourite self-help e-book.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles, the MVP of Tremendous Bowl LIX, holds each the MVP and Vince Lombardi trophies throughout a press convention on the Ernest N. Morial Conference Heart on February 10, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Picture by Michael DeMocker/Getty Photos)
It seems like either side have mutually agreed to maintain their distance. However as a result of we stay within the age of misinformation, 1000’s of X customers (together with some skilled journalists) consider that the Eagles snubbed the White Home.
“Eagles won’t visit The White House? Oh cool. Pull all their funding. Every dime. If the NFL hates America then America needs to start hating the NFL,” one other person added.
“The Philadelphia Eagles have rejected Trump’s invitation to the White House. You know what, I will never support that team again. F–k the Eagles,” a former fan opined.
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he departs Air Power One at Miami Worldwide Airport on February 19, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Picture by Joe Raedle/Getty Photos)
In fact, the staff acquired a great deal of help, as nicely.
“BRAVO to the Philadelphia Eagles for declining Trump’s invitation to the White House. The eagle is a widespread symbol of STRENGTH, POWER, FREEDOM, & WISDOM. These team members proudly held on to their self-respect & dignity!” one person tweeted.
“Trump openly rooted against the eagles and didn’t congratulate them… the eagles have every right not to do so,” sports activities journalist Chris Schaller chimed in.
It’s not usually that skilled athletes who simply received a serious championship take a lot flak. However that’s low on the checklist of the 4 million methods during which we’re residing in unprecedented occasions.
