The Philadelphia Eagles are scheduled to visit the White House on Monday, April 28, to celebrate their emphatic 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. The visit comes just days after the conclusion of the NFL Draft and marks the team’s second White House invitation following a Super Bowl win.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the event, stating, “April 28, I can confirm that the Philadelphia Eagles will be here at the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory. There was a lot of fake news about an invitation that wasn’t sent or was sent. We want to correct the record – we sent an invitation, they enthusiastically accepted, and you will see them here on April 28”.
The Eagles’ decision to accept the invitation stands in contrast to their 2018 Super Bowl win, when the team declined a White House visit under President Donald Trump, leading to the invitation being rescinded amid controversy. This year, the team quickly accepted the invitation, dispelling social media rumors that they might refuse the traditional champions’ visit.
The Eagles’ dominant performance in Super Bowl LIX, held in New Orleans, secured their second NFL championship in franchise history. The White House celebration is expected to feature team leaders, coaches, and executives, honoring their achievement and the city’s passionate fan base.