The Eagles also turned down the opportunity to visit the White House after their last Super Bowl win back in 2017, during President Trump’s first term. At the time, several members of the Eagles had knelt in protest during the national anthem, and Trump famously called for NFL team owners to fire any players who refused to stand for the anthem.

Barack Obama congratulates the Philadelphia Eagles after their Super Bowl 59 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Following the huge Philadelphia Eagles defeat of the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, former President Barack Obama sent a message to the City of Brotherly Love.

Hey, I don’t know if you’ve heard, but the Eagles won the Super Bowl! It’s been hard to tell, I know. You’d think such a major milestone in Philadelphia sports — one that has united the entire region in its joy over the victory,

The Philadelphia Eagles and their fans have been celebrating for the last two weeks after their Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles manhandled the Chiefs en route to their second Super Bowl championship.