Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts chose to skip the team's celebratory White House visit in April, a decision supported by former Eagles star Donovan McNabb, who mentors Hurts. Hurts cited unavailability, while McNabb called it a 'grown man decision.' Other Eagles players also skipped, though the majority attended to celebrate their Super Bowl win with President Trump.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts chose to skip the team's celebratory White House visit in April, a decision supported by former Eagles star Donovan McNabb, who mentors Hurts. Hurts cited unavailability, while McNabb called it a 'grown man decision.' Other Eagles players also skipped, though the majority attended to celebrate their Super Bowl win with President Trump.
Trending- 1 2018: Eagles win Super Bowl, Trump rescinds White House invitation due to anthem protests.
- 2 April 2025: Philadelphia Eagles visit the White House; Jalen Hurts and others skip.
- 3 April 2025 (week after White House visit): Jalen Hurts attends Met Gala.
- 4 May 20, 2025: Jalen Hurts tells reporters he 'wasn't available' for the visit.
- 5 Current: Donovan McNabb reacts to Hurts' decision.
- 6 Several weeks before Eagles visit: Los Angeles Dodgers visit the White House.
- Division among fans
- Scrutiny of Hurts' decision
- Highlights ongoing political tensions surrounding White House sports team visits
- Individual player choices regarding political engagement
What: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts skipped the team's celebratory White House visit after their Super Bowl win, a decision supported by former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb.
When: April (2025, for the White House visit), May 20 (2025, Hurts tells reporters), 2018 (Eagles won Super Bowl, Trump rescinded invitation).
Where: White House (Washington D.C.), Philadelphia.
Why: Hurts stated he 'wasn't available'; McNabb suggests it was a personal, 'grown man decision' focused on preparing for the next Super Bowl. The 2018 Eagles team also skipped due to Trump's criticisms of national anthem protests.
How: Hurts simply did not attend the event.