Saquon Barkley Responds To Criticism For Meeting Trump

Saquon Barkley is responding to the buzz surrounding his recent meeting with President Donald Trump. The Philadelphia Eagles running back caused reactions after being spotted with Trump ahead of his team’s White House visit.

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Saquon Barkley Addresses Backlash After Trump Hangout

Saquon Barkley is addressing the backlash after being spotted with President Donald Trump over the weekend. The Philadelphia Eagles star and Trump were seen chatting and getting off Marine One together in New Jersey on Sunday, just ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles’ White House visit to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory. Furthermore, the encounter quickly stirred up conversation, with many questioning Barkley’s decision to hang out with the president.

While the meeting raised eyebrows, Trump commented on their interaction, calling Barkley “a nice guy” and saying he almost challenged the NFL star to a race.

“Wanted to race him, but I decided not to do it,” Trump told reporters in a video reposted by The Shade Room.

Saquon, for his part, hasn’t shied away from addressing the situation.

In a message shared via X, formerly known as Twitter, Barkley addressed those who had issues with his meeting. He emphasized that it was simply a personal decision, and his relationship with Trump did not reflect his political beliefs.

“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 mentions with all this politics and have amazing day 😂,” he wrote.

Social Media Reacts To The Meet-Up

Social media quickly erupted regarding Barkley’s decision to hang out with Trump just ahead of the Eagles’ White House visit. Fans took to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section to share their mixed thoughts.

One Instagram user @crystal.crave wrote, “That’s one of massa good boys”

And, Instagram user, @simplyniquenique said, “Stop respecting the office and respect yourself and the people because the office don’t respect us 🎤”

Instagram user @mofiyah99 added, “🤡”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @michaelblackson wrote, “That’s right @saquon tell them modasuckas.”

While Instagram user @jennifersayss said, “Those who stand for nothing, will fall for anything”

And, Instagram user @brandon_rob commented, “If you voted for him just say that and save the paragraph”

Jalen Hurts And Others Reportedly Will Skip White House Visit

The Philadelphia Eagles are headed to the White House on Monday, April 28th, to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory, continuing the long-standing tradition of championship teams being honored by the sitting president. However, not all players will be in attendance. Reports indicate that Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts, along with several others, will skip the visit, citing “scheduling conflicts.” Furthermore, Hurts declined to comment on his plans during a recent appearance at TIME’s 100 Most Influential People red carpet event, fueling speculation about his absence.

A similar controversy unfolded in 2018 when several Philadelphia Eagles players skipped meeting then-President Trump after their Super Bowl win. Despite the buzz, the White House reportedly expects “the vast majority” of the Eagles roster to be present for the 4 p.m. meeting. As the team prepares for its official visit, the mix of political tension, player absences, and high-profile headlines continues to stir conversation around what was meant to be a celebratory moment.