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Eagles to visit White House today to celebrate Super Bowl victory

President Trump walks with Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley before boarding Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport April 27, 2025, in Morristown, New Jersey. (Credit: Evan Vucci/Associated Press)


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The Philadelphia Eagles are set to visit the White House today to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. 

The ceremony, scheduled for 4 p.m. on the South Lawn, will be hosted by President Donald Trump, marking the team's first White House visit following a championship win.

This visit comes seven years after the Eagles' previous Super Bowl victory in 2018, when the team did not attend the White House due to political disagreements and the subsequent rescinding of their invitation by then-President Trump. 

In contrast, this year's invitation was "enthusiastically accepted," according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie emphasized the significance of the tradition, previously stating, "We just felt that this is a time-honored tradition, being invited by the White House." He also noted that attendance is optional for players, acknowledging that some may choose not to participate.

Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts has not confirmed his attendance. When asked at the TIME100 Gala about the visit, Hurts responded with an awkward "Um" before ending the interview.

In contrast, running back Saquon Barkley was seen spending time with President Trump at Trump's golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, over the weekend. The two traveled together to Washington, D.C., on Marine One.

Trump told reporters about Barkley, "What a nice guy he is. I wanted to race him, but I decided not to do it."

The Eagles' visit today underscores a renewed commitment to the tradition of championship teams visiting the White House, setting aside past political tensions.

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Anthony SanFilippo

Anthony SanFilippo is the managing editor of both PhillyDaily.com and DelcoNow.com and also contributes to the company's sports coverage at OnPattison.com. He has been covering professional sports in Philadelphia since 1998. He has worked for WIP Radio, ESPN Radio, NBCSportsPhilly.com, the Delaware County Daily Times and its sister publications in the Philly burbs, the Associated Press, PhiladelphiaFlyers.com and, most recently, Crossing Broad. He also hosts a pair of Philly Sports podcasts (Phightin' Words and Snow the Goalie), makes frequent appearances on local television and radio programs, dabbles in acting, directing, teaching, and serves on a nonprofit board, which is why he has no time to do anything else, but will if you ask. Follow him on X @AntSanPhilly.



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