US President Donald Trump speaks to the press after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on January 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP)
A strange new twist has emerged following news that the Philadelphia Eagles rejected an invitation to visit the White House.
The Eagles stopped the Kansas City Chiefs from achieving a Super Bowl three-peat earlier this month, beating them 40-22 in the big game. It’s been suggested that they will not visit the President’s official residence as they still hold a grudge from 2018, but TMZ is now reporting that they have not actually been invited.
“The Philadelphia Eagles have not formally rejected a visit to the White House … that’s because an invitation hasn’t been extended yet, TMZ Sports has learned,” the outlet notes.
They cite White House sources whom they claim told them Trump hasn’t extended an invitation as yet, so nothing is official.
Should they get an invite, it’s likely that they will turn it down, as a locker room source has reportedly told The Sun there was a “massive no” around the room after the front office sat down to discuss the potential visit with the players.
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The Philadelphia Eagles Left It To A Vote
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Most of the Eagles players rejected the opportunity to go after they won the Super Bowl in 2018. Donald Trump had made an invitation then, but he pulled it back.
Lane Johnson, one of four players on that team who’s currently on the Philly roster, said he’d be open to going this time around, but it would come down to a team vote.
Team owner Jeffrey Lurie did not give an answer on the matter when quizzed by a reporter before the Super Bowl on February 9.
It’s worth noting that the Eagles haven’t issued a statement rejecting the visit. In any case, they haven’t received anything to reject.
“That’s My F–king Team Baby!”: Social Media Had Plenty To Say After Report Revealed Philadelphia Eagles Final Decision On White House Visit Following Super Bowl 59 Win
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News regarding the Philadelphia Eagles’ decision as it pertains to the visit extended by the White House has triggered a conversation on social media.
The Eagles have the option of visiting the official residence of the President of the United States following their Super Bowl win earlier this month. They rejected the offer when they won the Lombardi in 2018, and one of their captains revealed that this year’s decision would be the result of a team vote.
The Sun has since cited a “well-placed insider” who has revealed that most of the players voted against going.
Most Fans Seemed To Agree With The Philadelphia Eagles
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As noted above, the development promoted rife reactions on social media.
“Love this Ownership, Organization AND THIS TEAM LETS GO BIRDS. Oh yeah!!! Resist!!” a user wrote.
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“The Philadelphia Eagles have declined visiting the White House after Super Bowl win. That’s my fucking team baby,” another declared.
“Winning on and off the field!” said a third.
“As they should have The #Eagles 🦅 reportedly DECLINED to visit the Whitehouse after winning the Super Bowl !!!” a fourth added.
“They can get McDonald’s in Philly 😂,” someone laughed.
“They’re good at football. Don’t mean they’re politically smart,” someone else suggested.
The Eagles declined the invitation the last time around because of Donald Trump’s criticism of NFL players who knelt during the national anthem.
It is worth noting that they haven’t confirmed the above, but it does appear that folks do not expect them to grace the White House with their presence this time around, either.
