Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was seen with President Donald Trump at a golf course in New Jersey, ahead of the team's scheduled visit to the White House. This meeting followed a recent incident where Barkley's teammate, Jalen Hurts, refrained from answering whether he would attend the White House visit, sparking curiosity. The Eagles had previously declined a White House visit in 2018, following Trump's criticisms of national anthem protests, but the team has since received and accepted a new invitation with enthusiasm. The Eagles' owner, Jeffrey Lurie, described the visit as a 'time-honored tradition' that the team looks forward to. Barkley also attended the J.P. Morgan Tech 100 Summit, where he expressed his gratitude for the experience via social media.

Saquon Barkley was photographed with President Trump at a New Jersey golf course, with several 'Make America Great Again' hats visible, just before the Eagles' planned White House visit.

Jalen Hurts, Barkley's teammate, drew attention when he avoided answering a question about attending the White House celebration, which contrasted with Barkley's public appearance with Trump.

In 2018, the Eagles did not visit the White House after winning their first Super Bowl due to Trump's withdrawal of the invitation over players' national anthem protests.

This year, the Eagles received and accepted an invitation for a White House visit, which the team owner, Jeffrey Lurie, called a 'time-honored tradition'.

Barkley's connection with Trump extended beyond the golf course, as he attended the J.P. Morgan Tech 100 Summit, sharing his positive experience on social media.