Professional footballer, Saquon Barkley, justifies his golf game with Donald Trump and plans to participate in the Philadelphia Eagles' White House visit slated for Monday.
A Casual Round with Controversy:
The football season for Saquon Barkley was all about epic runs, stunning hurdles, and a Super Bowl triumph for the Philadelphia Eagles. But it was a leisurely round of golf with President Donald Trump that got everyone hot under the collar on Monday.
So, Barkley took the matter into his own hands, taking to social media to ask his critics to "step off the politics and have a fantastic day". With a chuckle emoji for good measure, of course.
On Sunday, Barkley teed off with the President at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster. After their friendly game, they hopped on Marine One for a ride back to Washington.
The backlash was swift.
Barkley and the Oval Office
Barkley addressed the situation, defending his decision to spend time with the President. "Some folks are all riled up because I played golf with the POTUS", he tweeted. "Maybe I just respect the office, it's not rocket science." He went on to mention his previous golf game with ex-President Obama and his eagerness to complete a round with Trump too.
In today's world, associating with the President of the United States seems to be triggering for some individuals. It's troubling to see people criticizing those who believe it's respectful to accept the President's invitations, even if they don't share the same political ideologies.
The White House Fete
As for the Eagles' invitation to the White House for a Super Bowl celebration, it's set for 4 p.m. on Monday. Barkley, among a large group of players, coaches, and other personnel, is expected to be there, according to team sources. Our very own reporters have been invited to the event.
And yes, there will likely be some who choose to opt-out. Quarterback Jalen Hurts, for instance, handled the question of attendance last week by simply ignoring it. Apparently, he didn't want any unnecessary opinions tossed his way, regardless of his decision.
So, we'll see where Hurts ends up on this visit. But remember, it's every individual's right to attend or skip the event. Everyone should respect the decisions of those who choose to stand where they believe.
But hey, even as we understand their positions, let's keep the discussions civil and refrain from invading their social media spaces, shall we? After all, it's just a game, but it also brings us together in a unique, unifying way.
- In a tweet, Saquon Barkley defended his decision to play golf with President Donald Trump, stating, "Maybe I just respect the office, it's not rocket science."
- Barkley also referenced a previous golf game with former President Obama and expressed eagerness to complete a round with Trump too.
- Despite the backlash, Barkley is expected to attend the Eagles' invitation to the White House for a Super Bowl celebration, according to team sources.
- Quarterback Jalen Hurts, for instance, has chosen to ignore questions about his attendance at the White House event to avoid unnecessary opinions.
- It's every individual's right to attend or skip the White House event, and everyone should respect the decisions of those who choose to stand where they believe.
- Let's keep discussions civil and refrain from invading their social media spaces, even as we understand their positions, because it's just a game, but it also brings us together in a unique, unifying way.
