Jalen Hurts Doubles Down On Skipping White House Visit
- On April 28, 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles made an appearance at the White House to honor their Super Bowl LIX championship win against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Several key players, including star quarterback Jalen Hurts, skipped the visit, citing personal or scheduling conflicts as their reasons for absence.
- Hurts stated briefly, "I wasn't available" and declined further comment during a press conference at the NovaCare Complex on May 20, 2025.
- About 30 players attended, including running back Saquon Barkley, who flew to Washington with President Trump and played golf with him during the visit.
- Trump praised Hurts as a "terrific guy" with "stellar performances" in the playoffs, and the event highlighted the team's championship amid ongoing debates about the visit's political nature.
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