President Donald Trump has watched the game, but still does not confirm whether team will be invited to traditional visit
Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl champion, plans a victory parade in Philadelphia this week after winning the title. The team considers the possibility of visiting the White House, following the tradition to the winners of Super Bowl, if you receive an invitation from President Donald Trump.
Lane Johnson, Captain of the Eagles, said the decision on the visit will be collective, prioritizing the best for the team: “I would be honored to go, regardless of who the president is, but we will see. It is ultimately a team decision. I will do what is best for the team ”, said Lane Johnson.
In 2018, after winning the Super Bowl, the Eagles visit was canceled by Trump due to the refusal of several players in protest against racial injustice. The decision came after Trump’s criticism of players who knelt during the national anthem as a protest.
Trump’s presence in this year’s Super Bowl, the first of an acting US president at the event, caused expectation of the Eagles visit to the White House. Trump praised the team’s performance, calling them “fantastic”. It is not yet known if an invitation will be made to Eagles, who were not the first to have a canceled visit; The Golden State Warriors also had their invitation withdrawn in 2017.
The players of the Eagles expressed various opinions about the visit. Josh Sweat, Defensive End, was more enthusiastic about the celebration parade, while Zack Baun, Linebacker, saw the visit as a traditional honor. Eagles owner Jeffery Lurie and coach Nick Sirianni remained reserved, indicating that a decision will be made later.
