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Nick Sirianni and Lane Johnson present President Trump with an autographed Eagles helmet and a personalized Eagles jersey at the White house on Monday. (Credit: John Clark [@JClarkNBCS] on X)
Bet you didn't have President Donald Trump saying "Fly, Eagles Fly" on your bingo card.
The Philadelphia Eagles were honored at the White House on Monday afternoon as President Trump welcomed the Super Bowl LIX champions with praise, humor, and a nod to some of the team's most colorful figures — including star running back Saquon Barkley, head of security "Big Dom" DiSandro, and even a passing swipe about pop star Taylor Swift.
The ceremony, held on the South Lawn, marked a full-circle moment for the franchise. After declining a White House visit following their 2018 championship, this year’s team, led by head coach Nick Sirianni and owner Jeffrey Lurie, embraced the traditional celebration.
Flanked by 50 players, coaches and staff, Sirianni and tackle Lane Johnson presented Trump with a personalized Eagles jersey and an autographed team helmet.
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“This is a truly incredible group of champions,” Trump said, saluting the team’s resilience after a narrow Super Bowl loss two years earlier to the Kansas City Chiefs. “You caught fire, and you brought the Vince Lombardi Trophy back to Philadelphia — convincingly.”
Trump saved some of his warmest words for Dominic "Big Dom" DiSandro, the Eagles’ longtime head of security, whom he called "a legend" and joked about gifting a special Trump hat the night before.
“I’ve been hearing about this guy for years. He’s sort of a legend around here,” Trump said. DiSandro, given a chance to speak by Trump. kept it brief, and simply thanked the president and the team.
In a wide-ranging speech, Trump also praised Saquon Barkley, the former New York Giants star who signed with the Eagles this offseason. Trump recounted offering Barkley a ride aboard Marine One, noting, "Usually they say no. But Saquon said, ‘I'll take it, sir.’”
Trump said that last year he was with executives from the New York Giants and implored them not to lose Barkley.
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“I was with the Giants and I told them do anything but lose Saquon," Trump said. "They lost Saquon”
Trump also touched on the Eagles’ signature “Tush Push” play — often dubbed the "Brotherly Shove" — expressing support for keeping it legal amid league discussions to ban it.
"I hope they keep it," Trump said. "It's exciting, it's different. I like it."
He even made a remark about Swift, who attended the Super Bowl to support her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. “I was there with Taylor Swift,” Trump said, grinning. “How did that one work out?”
Despite the light-hearted tone, Trump repeatedly praised the Eagles' grit and dominance, calling the players “modern-day warriors” and noting their decisive 40-22 Super Bowl victory over Kansas City.
Lurie was given an opportunity to speak by Trump and reflected on the historic season as well. "This was a dominant team, with incredible culture — everything we all believe in: selflessness, humility, teamwork, talent, discipline," Lurie said. "It's truly an honor to be here. As a little boy, I never dreamed of having a team this good standing here."
Sirianni thanked Trump for endorsing the "Tush Push."
“Thank you for having us Mr President and thank you for endorsing the Tush Push” — Nick Sirianni
Lane Johnson, a six-time Pro Bowler, also addressed the gathering, emphasizing the team’s hunger for more. “We’re not done,” Johnson said. “We’re ready for another round.”
The visit stood in stark contrast to the team’s 2018 championship, when political tensions between players and the White House led to a canceled appearance. This time, Trump’s remarks were filled with admiration — and the Eagles, in turn, embraced the day as a celebration of their hard-earned success.
Still, several Eagles players declined to attend this time around. Most notable in their absence were Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Devonta Smith, Jalen Carter and Zach Baun. The White House said that the players that didn't attend were the result of scheduling conflicts.
The team closed the afternoon with a private tour of the Oval Office, where Trump promised a “special present” for each player.
