The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to celebrate their Super Bowl victory by visiting the White House if invited, according to multiple reports. However, the team faced scrutiny after a report claimed they declined an invitation, sparking outrage among right-wing users on social media.
According to a report from The U.S. Sun, the Eagles’ front office gave a “massive no” when asked if they would accept a White House invitation if they won the championship. This claim was backed by unnamed sources within the team and ownership group. However, these reports have been disputed by the White House, which claims that the Eagles were never invited.
The controversy surrounding the Eagles’ potential visit to the White House highlights tensions between the team’s owner, Jeffrey Lurie, and President Donald Trump. Lurie has publicly criticized Trump in the past, while also donating to Democratic candidates.
Historically, championship-winning teams from major American sports leagues have visited the White House and met with the president. However, this did not happen after the Eagles won Super Bowl LII in 2018, as a result of Trump’s stance on players kneeling during the national anthem.
The Eagles’ decision to potentially visit the White House is further complicated by their current team value, which stands at $6.6 billion, making them one of the most valuable teams in the NFL.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2025/02/24/philadelphia-eagles-would-accept-white-house-visit-invite-despite-claims-team-planned-trump-snub