Former President Donald Trump has officially confirmed that he is inviting the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House following their Super Bowl victory. Despite previous reports suggesting the team had declined the invitation, Trump clarified that the invitations haven’t been sent out yet—but they will be.
Speaking to the press on Tuesday, Trump praised the Eagles’ performance, calling it a “great” victory and emphasizing that they deserve the honor of visiting 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. “Absolutely, they’ll be extended that invitation,” he stated. “We hope to see ‘em.”
This statement contradicts reports from the UK that claimed the Eagles had already met as a team and declined the offer. However, sources in Philadelphia quickly disputed those claims, stating that no invitation had been received yet—so there was never a decision to reject one.
While this invitation follows the traditional celebration of championship-winning teams, Trump and the Eagles have a rocky past. Back in 2018, when the Eagles won Super Bowl 52 during Trump's first term, the invitation was rescinded after multiple players criticized him and refused to attend.
The tension between the team and Trump was part of a larger national debate over players kneeling during the national anthem, a protest movement led by Colin Kaepernick. Trump had been vocally opposed to the protests, leading to friction with several NFL teams, including the Eagles.
Fast forward to 2025, and the landscape looks different. The Eagles’ roster has changed significantly, with stars like Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley now leading the team.
The attitudes toward Trump himself have also shifted among certain NFL players, and the political climate is not as tense as it was during his first presidency.
So, will the Eagles accept the invite this time? While the team has not made a final decision, many expect the players to make the trip to Washington, D.C., given the shift in both personnel and public perception.
As Trump gears up for another possible presidential term, this White House visit could serve as a symbolic moment—a way for him to showcase unity and repair some of the tensions that once defined his relationship with professional athletes.
At the same time, some players may still choose to opt out of the visit, given the lingering political divide. The final decision rests in the hands of the team, and fans are now waiting to see if the Super Bowl champions will make their way to the most famous address in America.
