Saquon Barkley was already related to members of the Trump family before meeting President Donald Trump later this month.
Barkley is the star that runs back by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles who took home their second Lombardi Trophy in February.
The birds were invited to the White House shortly after their 40-22 win over Kansas City Chiefs and they will visit April 28.
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Philadelphia Eagles, running back Saquon Barkley, rushes after a touchdown against the Washington commanders in the second half of the NFC championship 26 January 2025 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Before that, Barkley attended the JP Morgan Tech 100 summit, such as Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, attended with husband Jared Kushner, their son Theodore and Jared’s brother, Joshua.
“Had a great time on the JP Morgan Tech 100 summit! Want to give a shout to Madhu for getting me out. Will also give a cry to anyone who made it astonishing,” posted Barkley on X.
Barkley included four photos from the event in the post, one of which included him talking on a panel with Tom Brady and another with Trump and Theodore.
Barkley also signed Theodores Bold, “A Future Star!”
Earlier this year, Ivanka was visited by Tua Tagovailoa and Braxton Berrios.
Eagles’ invitation to the White House was somewhat controversial. There had been online rumors that the team would reject an invitation, just as it did seven years ago.
Philadelphia Eagles, who runs back Saquon Barkley celebrates with the Lombardi trophy after winning the Super Bowl against Kansas City Chiefs 9 February 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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However, Karoline Leavitt said the team “enthusiastically accepted” this year.
Main coach Nick Sirianni said earlier this week he was “really excited” for the opportunity.
“I’m really excited to go, yes. What honor. What honor to be able to go to the White House. Teams that have been able to win championships have been doing it for a long time, and I’m really honored to go and really excited to go,” Sirianni said this week.
Philadelphia Eagles, which runs back Saquon Barkley, carries during the second half of the Super Bowl against Kansas City Chiefs 9 February 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Florida Panthers recently visited the president to celebrate their Stanley Cup victory last summer, and Los Angeles Dodgers will visit Sunday after defeating New York Yankees in the World Series in October.
