It’s been three months since the Philadelphia Eagles won their first ever Super Bowl in franchise history, and even then, many players had stated they had no plans to go to the White House because of who was in office.
On Thursday, the Philadelphia Eagles were formally invited to attend the White House and meet with President Donald Trump on June 5th, but that hasn’t changed player’s minds at all.
"President Trump looks forward to welcoming the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House on June 5th to celebrate their Super Bowl LII win.” – White House Deputy Press Secretary Lindsay Walters
— Jonathan Tamari (@JonathanTamari) May 17, 2018
Despite the invitation, there are a few who won’t be taking their talents to the White House and Eagles safety Malcolm Butler was the first to be asked about it.
#Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins on whether or not Eagles players will go to the White House on June 5th@6abc #Eagles #WhiteHouse #Trump #SuperBowlChamps #flyeaglesfly pic.twitter.com/4RIzApjvzu
— Jeff Skversky 6abc (@JeffSkversky) May 17, 2018
Eagles defensive end Chris Long really made his feelings clear when he turned down the invite once again:
? Eagles DE Chris Long says he will NOT visit the White House and meet with President Trump on June 5th:
“At end of the day I do not want to sit, take a picture with somebody I don’t care for”@6abc #Eagles #Trump #WhiteHouse #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/fU5d1zYkSY
— Jeff Skversky 6abc (@JeffSkversky) May 17, 2018
