The Philadelphia Eagles were welcomed to the White House on Monday after their Super Bowl 59 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The win secured their second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. However, not all Eagles chose to attend the event. Star quarterback Jalen Hurts was among that group.
Now his teammate is speaking out.
Eagles: Jalen Hurts’ Teammate Goes Off About Star QB Skipping Donald Trump Visit (Report)
According to multiple sources:
TRENDING: Eagles DB Malcolm Jenkins calls Jalen Hurts a HERO for skipping visiting the WH & Donald Trump.
“He solidifies himself as a selfless leader, willing to risk comfort to honor his values. He strengthens his integrity & cultural capital in a way few athletes ever achieve.”
As a member of the Eagles’ 14-3 regular season and Super Bowl run, Hurts was called a “terrific guy and terrific player” by Trump.
Trump described the Eagles as an incredible team and group.
When the Eagles won their first Super Bowl in 2018, Trump invited the team to a celebration and then canceled it. After it became clear that most players wouldn’t attend, he held his own “Celebration of America.”
In addition to visiting Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley also rode Air Force One and Marine One to the White House with the President:
“He loved it,” Trump said of Barkley’s short flight on the presidential airplane. “He’s a great young guy and an incredible football player. Saquon had a season for the ages, running behind the most powerful offensive line in the NFL,” Trump said.
