In a surprising turn of events, NFL player Jalen Hurts conspicuously snubs former President Donald Trump during a potential White House visit.
The Skinny on Hurts' White House Snub
Flyin' Eagles, But Not Jalen Hurts
Skip the White House this time around, pal! Quarterback Jalen Hurts decided to bail on Donald Trump's White House invitation for the Eagles' Super Bowl visit.
Hours before the event, the scoop dropped from CBS News' Yamiche Alcindor. "A White House official confirms Hurts ain't attendin' the White House shindig later this afternoon. You guessed it - 'schedulin' conflicts'" she posted,iting. The White House was allegedly evasive about the real reason for Hurts' absence.
Dodgin' a question about his White House intentions at the TIME100 Gala, the star quarterback hesitated before skatin' on by - fueling more speculation. Was this a savvy, silent political statement, or just some ol' schedulin' woes?
Dippy as a hippopotamus, President Trump attended the Super Bowl 59 in 2025. He infamously took a shot at Taylor Swift, girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, shortly after the game.pesident Trump sat in the crowd and witnessed the Eagles trouncin' the Chiefs, 40-22, with Hurts earnin' the Super Bowl MVP title.
This visit marks a second Super Bowl victory for the Eagles in their storied franchise history. While some teammates looked forward to attendin' the White House, others opted out - like our buddy Hurts. Players like Saquon Barkley, though, embraced the invite as a sign of respect to the office.
The Eagles, like other teams before 'em, aren't new to controversy surrounding White House visits. Back in 2018, they skipped out on the invitation under President Trump, who withdrew it afterward due to disagreements on national anthem protests. But in 2025, team owner Jeffrey Lurie made it clear that the White House visit was strictly optional for players.
What's Up with Dallas Goedert?
Eagles' general manager Howie Roseman recently waxed lyrical about tight end Dallas Goedert after draftin' him, sayin', "This boy's gonna make us a hell of a team!"
Barkley Stands Up for Trump
Running back Saquon Barkley defended his decision to attend the White House visit in the face of criticism, insistin' he's just showin' respect for the presidency - no matter who's holdin' the title.
When's the White House Visit?
The players' White House visit took place on X after their Super Bowl 59 victory.
Sources:
- ABC News
- CBS Sports
- Despite Jalen Hurts' decision to skip the White House invitation, some teammates like Saquon Barkley embraced the visit as a sign of respect to the office.
- The scheduling conflict was given as the reason for Hurts' absence from the White House visit, though speculation suggested it might be a political statement.
- The Eagles' White House visit took place in the year 2024, marking a second Super Bowl victory for the team in their storied franchise history.
- In the aftermath of their Super Bowl 59 triumph, Jalen Hurts was named the Super Bowl MVP, watching his team trounce the Chiefs, 40-22.
- With the drafting of Dallas Goedert, the Eagles' general manager Howie Roseman expressed his confidence in the tight end, predicting he would make them a formidable team.
