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Eagles Celebrate Super Bowl Win at White House Without MVP Jalen Hurts

Saquon Barkley defends golfing with President Trump and attending the ceremony, while Hurts and others cite scheduling conflicts for their absence.

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Apr 28, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; President Donald Trump honors the Super Bowl LIX champion Philadelphia Eagles at The White House in Washington D.C., on April 28, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Josh Morgan-USA TODAY via Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House on April 28 to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory, marking their first visit after declining in 2018.
  • Quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Super Bowl MVP, and several other players did not attend, with the White House citing scheduling conflicts.
  • Running back Saquon Barkley spent the day before the visit golfing with President Trump in New Jersey and flew to Washington on Air Force One with him.
  • Barkley faced social media backlash for his interactions with Trump but defended his actions, emphasizing respect for the office and noting previous golf outings with former President Obama.
  • Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie framed the White House visit as a time-honored but optional tradition, highlighting the team’s enthusiasm for the event despite individual player choices.