Megyn Kelly Regrets Supporting Eagles Amid White House Invite Controversy

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Following the Super Bowl victory of the Philadelphia Eagles, media personality Megyn Kelly expressed regret over supporting the team amid reports that they may decline an invitation to visit President Donald Trump. Kelly’s discontent arose after an X (formerly Twitter) user known as “Toxic Cowboy” claimed the Eagles were set to meet the president, prompting her to share her frustrations on the platform.

“Wish I had known this before the Super Bowl. I wouldn’t have wasted my time rooting for them,” the user tweeted. Kelly replied, stating, “SAME. GO F YOURSELVES EAGLES.” The host of “The Megyn Kelly Show” explained that her support for the Eagles stemmed from her husband, Doug Brunt’s, fandom. She added, “But F this BS.”

A White House official later clarified that no invitations had been sent out. Clay Travis, founder of the sports news site OutKick, echoed this sentiment, asserting that reports circulating on social media were “fake news” and that no official invitation had been extended to the Eagles yet.

Despite this, media reports cited a source within the Eagles organization suggesting that the team still intends to reject any invitation from Trump. A well-placed insider indicated that recent discussions within the organization led to a “massive no” regarding participation in a White House visit.

“We focus on the game for now, but if we win the Super Bowl, we wouldn’t go to the White House,” said one owner of the team, as reported by the U.S. Sun. A current player, speaking anonymously, claimed that “pretty much everyone” on the team is against accepting a Trump invite.

“We represent a city and a state that is pushing for equal rights, respect, and values that respect every human being,” the player said, emphasizing the team’s commitment to inclusivity and social justice. “We won’t forget what happened and the criticism we received for taking a stand against racism, and we won’t back down from our values of respect, integrity, and equality.”

The tumult surrounding the Eagles and the White House reflects a larger narrative that began in 2018 when the team, fresh off a Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots, declined a visit to the White House. At that time, the Eagles issued a statement expressing disagreement with Trump, specifically regarding his demand for players to stand during the national anthem.

That anthem controversy traces back to 2016, when then-San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick initiated a protest against police brutality and systemic racism by kneeling during the anthem. The ensuing backlash prompted the NFL to create policies to curb similar protests, while Kaepernick has since claimed he was blackballed from the league.

Jeffrey Lurie, the Eagles’ owner, is known for his liberal political views and substantial support for Democratic candidates, including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He has also backed various social justice initiatives within the organization, allowing players to engage in activism. Unlike some NFL owners, who lean conservative and have aligned with Trump, Lurie has actively championed social change.

As the Eagles celebrate their recent championship, their potential decision to avoid the White House speaks to ongoing tensions between sports and politics, particularly in an era of heightened social awareness among athletes.