The Philadelphia Eagles have accepted an invitation to visit the White House. This visit will celebrate their victory at Super Bowl LIX. A team spokesperson confirmed the news recently.
The Eagles are currently planning the details, including the date and logistics for their trip to Washington, DC.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the visit is set for April 28. She clarified amid some rumors that the invitation had been sent and accepted.
The announcement follows earlier discussions about the visit, where the Eagles expressed they would be honored to go, especially after speculation about them possibly declining the invitation.
The Eagles recently won the Super Bowl, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 40-22. This marked the franchise’s second Super Bowl win.
During their first Super Bowl win in 2018, the Eagles chose not to visit then-President Donald Trump. This decision led to a backlash from Trump, who accused the team of disrespect during the national anthem.
Similar to the Eagles, the Golden State Warriors also declined a White House visit in 2017 after their NBA championship. Trump later claimed he had rescinded the invitation.
The atmosphere regarding championship celebrations in Washington changed when Joe Biden became president. He has welcomed numerous winning teams to the White House without any public back-and-forth.
Trump made history by attending Super Bowl LIX, becoming the first sitting president to watch the game in person.
Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson stated that the decision to accept the White House invitation would ultimately be made as a team. He expressed his personal willingness to participate, regardless of who was in office.
