Will the Eagles go to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on April 8? With Philly set to visit on April 8, the old debate about their last Super Bowl trip (or lack thereof) is making the rounds again. Back in 2018, after winning Super Bowl LII, the Eagles got an invite from Donald Trump. But that visit never happened.
Jeffrey Lurie, the team’s owner, just shed some light on why, calling it “special circumstances.” Now, six years later, with Jalen Hurts leading the team, the invitation is back on the table. There’s no hesitation this time, but players can still opt out.
Jeffrey Lurie says there were “special circumstances” that led to the Eagles not visiting the White House after Super Bowl LII. Says there was no hesitation to accept the invite this time around but says it’ll be optional for players to attend.
— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) April 1, 2025
That old Philly vs. Trump storyline is hard to ignore. The last time around, the White House visit turned into a political flash point. So, will history repeat itself? Or is this a whole different ballgame?
This is a developing story. Stay tuned…
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