Saquon Barkley spent his Sunday afternoon in a setting few expected, teeing it up alongside President Trump at the former president’s golf club in New Jersey.
The Philadelphia Eagles running back, fresh off a Super Bowl 59 victory, made waves on social media after photos surfaced of him sharing a golf cart with Trump ahead of Monday’s scheduled White House visit.
President Trump will host the Eagles in Washington, D.C., to celebrate their championship win. Barkley, who played college football at Penn State before becoming an NFL star, quickly found himself at the center of a heated debate online. Critics voiced frustration over his decision to spend time with the president, but Barkley did not respond.
Barkley Sets The Record Straight
Taking to social media, Barkley fired back at the critics with a clear and unapologetic message. “Some people are really upset cause I played golf and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT,” Barkley posted. “Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand. Just golfed with Obama not too long ago…and look forward to finishing my round with Trump! Now ya get out my mentions with all this politics and have an amazing day.”
lol some people are really upset cause I played golfed and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT. Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand. Just golfed with Obama not too long ago…and look forward to finishing my round with Trump ! Now ya get out my…
— Saquon Barkley (@saquon) April 28, 2025
Barkley’s comments offered a rare window into how he views the situation. He stressed that his actions were about respecting the office rather than making a political statement. He chose to separate sports and politics, a stance that resonated with many fans tired of seeing the two worlds collide.
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The Eagles have emphasized that Monday’s White House visit is entirely optional. Owner Jeffrey Lurie made it clear that no player faces pressure to attend. “Our culture is that these are optional things,” Lurie said. “If you want to enjoy this, come along and we’ll have a great time and if you don’t, it is totally an optional thing.”
Attention now shifts to whether Jalen Hurts and other key players will join the celebration. Regardless of attendance, Barkley’s weekend message sent a strong signal. For him, it is about the experience, not the politics. As the Eagles prepare for their White House visit, Barkley stands firm in his decision. He remains unfazed by criticism and stays focused on celebrating a memorable championship season. Philadelphia fans will never forget this incredible season.
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