Overview

• Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley spent Sunday golfing with President Donald Trump at Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey and later flew to Washington, D.C. on Air Force One.
• Barkley responded to backlash on social media, stating his actions reflected respect for the office of the presidency, citing a previous golf outing with former President Barack Obama.
• President Trump praised Barkley, calling him 'a nice guy,' and joked about racing him during their time together.
• The Eagles' visit to the White House marks the team's first since their 2018 Super Bowl win, when a planned visit was canceled due to disagreements over national anthem protests.
• Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie emphasized that attendance at the White House celebration is optional, with quarterback Jalen Hurts remaining noncommittal about his participation.