There were questions about whether the Super Bowla Philadelphia Eagles champion would Visit the White House celebrate their title.
President Donald Trump said on Friday that Eagles would actually visit the White House.
“They come here. Philadelphia comes here,” Trump said.
After Eagles He won his first Super Bowl during Trump’s first term in 2018, Tim refused Trump’s invitation to the White House.
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Coach Philadelphia Eagles, Nick Sirianni, left, and striker Jalen Hurts Slava after the Eagles won the NFC Championship against the commander of Washington on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Trump posted On Tuesday he would expand the invitation.
“They will be [invited]. We haven’t yet, but we will be, “Trump said.” I thought it was a great performance. Absolutely, they will extend to the invitation. We’ll do it right away. We’ll do it for a while today. They deserve to be down, and hopefully we will see them. “
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The day after Super Bowla, Veteran offensive midfielder Lane Johnson said there would be a “decision to visit the White House. Johnson was part of the Super Bowl 2018 team, which Trump abolished the call after some players refused to visit the White House for Trump’s criticism of those who knelt or raised the fists during the national anthem in protest due to racial injustice and police brutality.
At that time, Trump posted a statement about the cancellation of the call, saying that “1,000 fans planning to attend the event deserve better.”
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Coach Philadelphia Eagles Nick Sirianni holds the Lombarda trophy as he speaks during the Super Bowla team parade and celebrations on February 14, 2025 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
“They do not agree with their president because he insists that they are proud to stand for a national anthem, teach their hearts, in honor of the great men and women of our army and people of our country,” said Trump’s statement from seven years ago.
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