The Philadelphia Eagles had traditionally been invited to visit the White House after their Super Bowl win in February. The meeting with President Donald Trump caused a lot of conversation material and that for several reasons.
For example, Running Back Saquon Barkley had to take a criticism, who, together with Trump, played a round of Golf on his course in Bedminster, New Jersey on Sunday and then flew to Washington together with the President in Air Force One.
Trump saw the story very relaxed: “I offered him a flight in the Air Force One because I had to go to Washington anyway. Usually people reject something like that. But he said: ‘I assume, sir.’ And he loved it and we got on well.
Barkley also commented on the subject, which, however, rather involuntarily. He reacted to the criticism and said on social media: “Some people are actually angry because I gave up with the president and flew. Maybe I simply respect the office, that is not difficult to understand. I recently gained with Obama and I look forward to ending my round with Trump. And please keep me from your mentions about politics,” said the clear news of the running back.
NFL: Hurts missed a visit to Trump
Anyone who was missing when visiting Washington was a quarterback Jalen Hurts. Hurts had already answered with a long silence at a gala of the “Time Magazine” when asked whether he would take part in the visit.
According to unofficial information from the White House, Hurts, like some other players, had given overlaps as the reason for his absence. In his absence, Trump described Hurts as “great guys and great players.”
President breaks Lance for “Tush Push”
The president also made friends in Eagles circles because he stood on the side of the Eagles in the discussion about the “Tush Push”. “I hope you keep this move, coach,” said Trump, looking towards Nick Sirianni. “You talk about abolishing this move, I understand. But you should keep it. I like it. It’s kind of exciting and different,” says Trump.
“Thank you, Mr. President that we can be here. And we also appreciate the support for Tush Push,” said Sirianni a few moments later.