Eagles accept President Trump’s White House invite for Super Bowl LIX win
The Philadelphia Eagles have been extended an invitation to visit the White House by President Donald Trump to commemorate their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. According to a White House official, the Eagles enthusiastically accepted the invitation and are currently working on determining a date and logistics for the visit.
A team spokesperson also confirmed that the Philadelphia Eagles organization has accepted the invitation and is in the process of finalizing the details for the visit. This news comes after speculation about whether the team would accept the invitation, especially considering their decision not to visit the White House in 2018.
President Trump revealed last month that the Eagles would be visiting this time around, stating, “They’re coming here. Philadelphia is coming here.” He also expressed his admiration for the team’s performance in the Super Bowl and emphasized that they deserve to be honored at the White House.
Eagles captain Lane Johnson commented on the potential White House visit, calling it a “team decision.” He emphasized that regardless of who the president is, he would be honored to go but noted that the final decision would be made collectively by the team.
The Eagles’ last White House visit in 2018 was canceled by President Trump after some players expressed their intention not to attend due to his criticism of those who protested during the national anthem. Trump’s statement at the time highlighted his belief that standing for the anthem was a sign of respect for the military and the country.
Now, seven years later, both the Philadelphia Eagles and the White House are looking forward to celebrating a different victory together. The next steps involve coordinating the timing and logistics of the visit to ensure a successful event.
As plans progress, both parties are focused on making the visit a memorable occasion for everyone involved. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
This article was written by Scott Thompson, a sports writer for Fox News Digital. For more sports coverage, follow Fox News Digital’s sports updates and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
