Eagles Still Waiting on Trump’s White House Invite Post-Super Bowl Victory

So, here’s the scoop: The Philadelphia Eagles may have just given the Kansas City Chiefs a serious beatdown in the Super Bowl, but they’re still chilling on the sidelines when it comes to a White House visit. TMZ Sports revealed that not only have the Eagles not shot down an invite from President Donald Trump — they haven’t even received one! Yup, you heard it right. Earlier chatter about a potential celebration trip circulated after Philly’s impressive 40-22 win on February 9, yet nothing’s come to fruition yet.

Now, if you cast your mind back to the last time the Eagles took home the Lombardi Trophy in 2018, you’ll remember that their invitation was unceremoniously scrapped after several players publicly criticized Trump. Talk about a political game changer! Fast forward to now, and while some Eagles players have expressed a desire to meet the President — looking at you, Lane Johnson, who said he’d be down to visit — the final call is still up for debate among the team. Interestingly enough, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie played it cool during a pre-game chat, dodgeballing questions about a White House invitation like a pro.

And while the Eagles’ potential trip remains in limbo, it’s worth noting that other NFL teams, like the Chiefs, did make their way to see President Joe Biden last season, making the Eagles’ non-situation all the more conspicuous. They have yet to officially address whether they’ll take up the opportunity to visit Trump, or are just packing their bags for an alternative celebration.

With so many players from the Eagles having spoken out against the previous administration — and rightly so, considering the political climate — one can’t help but wonder: if an invitation does land in their lap, will they accept, or is it just gonna be a “thanks, but no thanks” situation? Whatever happens, this saga keeps unfolding!

Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and TMZ Sports, NBC Sports, The Guardian