It appears that the Philadelphia Eagles have declined a White House visit following their Super Bowl LIX victory. This decision comes after quarterback Jalen Hurts made it clear that the team felt no additional pressure due to the attendance of the current president at the Super Bowl.
Hurts’ comments, along with the team’s decision to skip the White House visit, suggest that the Eagles are not interested in engaging in any political activities or making any statements beyond celebrating their Super Bowl win.
This is not the first time a Super Bowl-winning team has declined a White House visit. In recent years, several teams have opted out of the tradition due to political differences with the current administration.
The Eagles’ decision is likely to be met with mixed reactions, but it highlights the intersection of sports and politics and the complexities that can arise when athletes and teams are asked to take a public stance on political issues.
