Reports of Eagles Declining White House Invite Are NOT TRUE — No Invitation Issued Yet!

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 25, 2025, 01:05 IST

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The Philadelphia Eagles have not declined a White House invitation because none has been extended yet. If the invitation is extended, the team will decide collectively whether to accept it. This clarifies recent rumors suggesting the Eagles had refused an invitation. The team remains focused on their Super Bowl victory at the moment.

Reports of Eagles Declining White House Invite Are NOT TRUE — No Invitation Issued Yet!

The Philadelphia Eagles are back in the spotlight, but this time, it's not just about their Super Bowl victory. Recent buzz suggested the team had turned down an invitation to visit the White House, but it turns out — that's simply not true. The White House has officially stated that President Donald Trump has not extended an invitation to the Eagles yet, shutting down the viral rumors.

Did the Eagles Really Decline a White House Invite? Not So Fast

Speculation spread like wildfire across social media, with claims that the Eagles had collectively refused a White House visit — a gesture traditionally extended to championship teams. However, the truth is much simpler: there was never an invite to decline in the first place.

According to a White House official, President Trump has not invited the Eagles to celebrate their Super Bowl win. If and when the invitation comes, the team plans to vote on whether or not they will attend. This directly contradicts the viral reports suggesting the team had already made up their minds and refused the honor.

This isn’t the first time the Eagles have found themselves in the middle of a White House-related controversy. Back in 2018, after winning Super Bowl LII, the team was invited to visit the White House — but the situation quickly turned chaotic. Several players had already indicated they wouldn’t attend due to their political beliefs, and just a day before the event, President Trump abruptly canceled the visit altogether.
At the time, Trump cited the players' stance on the national anthem protests as the reason for the cancellation, stating the team "disagrees with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem." The event was replaced with a "Celebration of America" ceremony, but the fallout left a lasting mark on the team's relationship with the White House.
While the drama surrounding the Eagles' potential White House visit has grabbed headlines, it’s crucial to remember the facts: there has been no invitation yet, and the team will decide collectively if and when one arrives.
For now, the Super Bowl champs are enjoying their victory lap — and the rest of us can sit tight and wait to see how this story unfolds.
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