Eagles, President Trump will meet at White House April 28

The Philadelphia Eagles will be making their long-awaited visit to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory with President Donald Trump on April 28. This visit comes after a previous invitation was rescinded in 2018 following controversy surrounding some players’ decision not to attend.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the date for the Eagles’ visit during a recent briefing. She also addressed previous reports about whether an invitation would be extended this time around, emphasizing that the team had enthusiastically accepted the invitation.

President Trump, who was present at the Super Bowl in New Orleans to witness the Eagles’ victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, expressed his desire to host the team at the White House. He praised their performance and stated that they deserved to be honored for their achievement.

Lane Johnson, a captain for the Eagles, emphasized that the decision to visit the White House would be a team decision. In 2018, controversy arose when Trump rescinded his invitation to the Eagles after some players expressed their reluctance to attend due to the president’s stance on national anthem protests.

Despite the past issues, both the Eagles and the White House are looking forward to the upcoming visit. Trump’s previous statement about the importance of honoring the national anthem and the military was reiterated, highlighting the significance of the event.

This visit signifies a positive step forward in bridging any previous divides and celebrating the Eagles’ success on a national platform. It will undoubtedly be a memorable event for the team, the president, and football fans across the country.