Eagles to Celebrate Super Bowl Win at White House on April 28

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Philadelphia Eagles will visit the White House on April 28 to celebrate their recent victory in Super Bowl LIX, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced during a briefing on March 11. This follows the team’s win over the Kansas City Chiefs on February 9, where they triumphed with a score of 40-22.

Leavitt confirmed that the Eagles enthusiastically accepted the official invitation sent by President Donald Trump. “We sent the invite, and they enthusiastically accepted,” Leavitt said. “We are working with them to determine a date and logistics.” This announcement corrects earlier rumors that the team had declined an invitation to celebrate their championship.

The Eagles’ victory marked their second Super Bowl title in franchise history, and they were led by a standout performance from their quarterback, who threw two touchdowns and rushed for another, accumulating nearly 300 total yards to earn Super Bowl MVP honors. The Eagles’ defense showcased dominance, sacking the Chiefs’ quarterback six times and intercepting him twice during the game.

Trump praised the Eagles’ performance following the February 9 game, stating, “I thought it was a great performance by them. Absolutely, they’ll be extended that invitation.” This visit contrasts the Eagles’ first Super Bowl victory in 2018 when they were disinvited by Trump due to controversy over player protests during the national anthem. At that time, Trump claimed that several players disagreed with his insistence that they stand for the anthem in honor of the military.

Former Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins was a vocal proponent of the players’ decision not to attend the 2018 event, stating, “I don’t want to take away from anybody’s experience or make it a big distraction. It’s a celebratory event.” Trump’s decision to cancel the invite to the 2018 event was controversial and sparked discussions about the political dynamics surrounding sports events.

Despite the past hurdles, the upcoming visit is seen as a positive step forward for the team and the White House. The Eagles’ successful season and their historic win provide a backdrop for a celebration that captures the camaraderie and spirit of the sport.

Trump made history earlier this year as the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Super Bowl game, witnessing the Eagles’ victory firsthand at the Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Eagles, featuring six Pro Bowl selections during the current season, are expected to represent the franchise amid significant fanfare during their visit.