Eagles Skip Trump White House Visit | Jalen Hurts Absence
- Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, along with several teammates, did not attend the traditional White House reception honoring their Super Bowl victory.
- A White House official stated that Hurts, 26, and other players had "scheduling conflicts," leading to their absence.The invitation to attend was optional, and fewer than half of...
- Despite the absence of the Super Bowl's Most Valuable Player, President Trump lauded Hurts as a "terrific guy and terrific player." He added, "[The] Eagles have turned out...
Jalen Hurts and other Philadelphia Eagles stars skipped the White House visit, marking a meaningful absence following their Super Bowl victory. Citing “scheduling conflicts,” the absence of the MVP and several key players, including AJ Brown, and DeVonta smith, left many wondering about the reasons behind the move. Despite the no-shows, President Trump still praised Hurts, highlighting the complexities of this post-championship tradition. This isn’t the first time the Eagles have faced controversy around a White House invite, recalling the 2018 cancellation. News Directory 3 has the exclusive details as this unexpected situation unfolds, examining the broader implications for the team and their relationship with the White House. Discover what’s next for the Eagles as they prepare for the coming season.
Eagles’ Jalen Hurts skips White House Visit After Super Bowl Win
Updated May 27, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, along with several teammates, did not attend the traditional White House reception honoring their Super Bowl victory. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in February.
A White House official stated that Hurts, 26, and other players had “scheduling conflicts,” leading to their absence.The invitation to attend was optional, and fewer than half of the teamS players were present on Monday.
Despite the absence of the Super Bowl’s Most Valuable Player, President Trump lauded Hurts as a “terrific guy and terrific player.” He added, “[The] Eagles have turned out to be an amazing team, an incredible group.”
NBC reported that other players who did not attend included AJ Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Brandon Graham.
This isn’t the first time the Eagles have faced controversy regarding a White House visit. In 2018, their visit was canceled after most players chose not to attend following their Super Bowl victory.
At that time, kneeling protests during the national anthem were a point of contention. Trump was critical of players who knelt, and rather invited Eagles fans to the White House.
The tradition of sports teams visiting the white house dates back to the 19th century, but some teams have used the occasion to make a statement in recent decades.
The Golden state Warriors were disinvited by Trump in 2017 after Stephen Curry said he did not want to attend.
What’s next
The Eagles are expected to focus on the upcoming season,aiming for another Super Bowl appearance and hoping for broader team participation in future white House invitations,should they arise.