Donald Trump claimed during a speech at the White House that he advised the New York Giants not to let Saquon Barkley, their former star running back, leave the team. Saquon Barkley, who was drafted by the Giants in 2018, entered free agency in 2024 and subsequently joined the Philadelphia Eagles, where he won the 2025 Super Bowl. The Giants have publicly disputed Trump's assertion, with spokesperson Pat Hanlon stating there were no conversations between Trump and the team regarding Barkley. Hanlon further expressed his disagreement on social media, urging Trump to focus on leadership. The details surrounding Barkley's departure to the Eagles and his new contract remain a topic of interest.

Donald Trump claimed that he advised the New York Giants against losing Saquon Barkley, stating it was a mistake to let him leave as he performed exceptionally well with the team.

Saquon Barkley, originally drafted by the Giants in 2018, was allowed to explore free agency in 2024, resulting in his move to the Philadelphia Eagles where he went on to win the 2025 Super Bowl.

The New York Giants, through spokesperson Pat Hanlon, have disputed Trump's claims, stating there were no discussions between Trump and the team regarding Barkley's status.

Pat Hanlon used his personal social media to criticize Trump's comments, urging him to demonstrate leadership and expressing personal frustration linked to financial concerns.

The circumstances of Barkley's departure and the financial terms of his contract with the Eagles continue to be of public interest, though specific details were not disclosed in the statement.

Donald Trump made a claim about the NFL and the New York Giants that they’re now publicly disputing.

If you don’t know, for some backstory, in 2024, the Giants let Saquon Barkley, their star running back who they drafted in 2018, explore free agency. He ended up leaving the Giants, going to the Philadelphia Eagles, and winning the 2025 Super Bowl with the team.

During the Eagles’ visit at the White House this week, Trump gave a speech in front of the players where he referenced this event…with some added details.

“I was with the Giants and the head coach and some people and I said, ‘Do anything you have to, but don’t lose Saquon,’” Trump claimed in his speech.

“They lost Saquon. That was not good. I called that one. That was an easy one to call because he played damn well for the Giants, I can tell you that,” Trump continued.

Longtime NY Giants spokesperson Pat Hanlon responded to these claims.

Keep reading to find out more…

Pat told Front Office Sports that “there were no conversations” between the Giants and Trump.

On Pat‘s personal X (Twitter) account, he added, “With all due respect, stop yapping. Be the leader we all want you to be. And my 401K wants you to be. I’m trying to retire!! @realDonaldTrump.”

Find out the reason why Saquon really left the Giants to play for the Eagles, and how much the Eagles ended up paying him.