Saquon Barkley Addresses Critics Of His Visit With Donald Trump

Saquon Barkley is responding to his critics after he was spotted golfing and hanging with President Donald Trump. 

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Philadelphia Eagles addressed those who had an issue with the company he was keeping just before the team was scheduled appearance at the White House.

“lol some people are really upset cause I played golf and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT,” he wrote.

“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 an amazing day,” his post continued.

Over the weekend, Barkley visited the president at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. He also rode with the president to Washington on Air Force One and then to the White House on Marine One.

Trump described Barkley as a “nice guy.”

After the Eagles’ dominating victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, speculation began to swirl that they would not accept an invitation to visit the White House. But when the White House extended an invitation, the Eagles accepted.

Jeffrey Lurie, the Eagles’ chairman and CEO, said visiting the White House was an “obvious choice, “adding the visit would be optional for players.

Unlike Barkley and Laurie, quarterback Jalen Hurts reportedly decided to skip the presidential visit.

When asked about the upcoming visit during the TIME100 Gala, Hurts responded to the question.

 “Umm…” and remained silent, 

“Got it. Thank you so much,” the reporter said.