UPDATE: There are conflicting reports as to if the Eagles will be headed to the White House.
White House source: the Philadelphia Eagles have not rejected a White House invite. The reports that have gone viral on social media are fake news. The White House has not even sent the official invite to the Eagles yet.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) February 24, 2025
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The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly declined an invitation to visit the White House following their Super Bowl 59 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
News of the decision broke on Sunday night, sparking strong reactions across social media.
According to “a well-placed insider,” discussions between #Eagles players and their front office resulted in a “massive no” when asked if they would accept an invitation to the White House to honor their Super Bowl Victory, per @TheSun. pic.twitter.com/WOSCa4ZQ3C
— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) February 23, 2025
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According to a report from The U.S. Sun, discussions among Eagles team members about skipping a visit with President Donald Trump had already taken place.
“A source at the Eagles, who spoke anonymously, stressed that conversations about refusing a visit with President Donald Trump after beating the Kansas City Chiefs have already occurred,” the outlet reported.
The source also stated that the decision was a firm rejection of the invitation.
Former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly weighed in on the matter, posting her reaction on X. “GO F YOURSELVES EAGLES!” she wrote in response to the news.
SAME. GO F YOURSELVES EAGLES. My husband is a fan so I got onboard but F this BS https://t.co/KemoC67QEu
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) February 24, 2025
The decision by the Eagles marks another instance of a professional sports team opting out of the traditional championship visit to the White House.
While such visits have been a long-standing tradition, they have become a point of controversy in recent years, particularly when involving teams with players outspoken about political issues.
Reactions online were swift, with many social media users criticizing the team for refusing to meet with the president.
Some questioned why taxpayers continue to fund stadiums for professional sports teams when players and organizations openly reject national traditions.
The @Eagles declined an invitation to the @WhiteHouse ?
You dumb sonofabitches! TAXPAYERS PAID FOR YOUR STADIUM!
You get taxpayer money for your team.
The @Chiefs wouldn’t have done this.
We WILL remember… pic.twitter.com/ykApor8VOD
— Karen Kennedy (@realkarenjean) February 24, 2025
The Eagles’ decision comes after their second Super Bowl victory in franchise history, having defeated the Chiefs in a rematch of the previous year’s championship game.
As the backlash continues, the team has yet to release an official statement regarding the White House visit.
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