The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly planning to visit the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory, provided they receive an invitation. This decision follows a heated social media debate instigated by right-wing users who criticized the team over allegations that they intended to forego this longstanding tradition.
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Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has been publicly critical of former President Donald Trump in the past. According to The New York Times, Lurie described Trump's first presidency as "disastrous" during a private meeting with NFL team owners in 2018. Additionally, Lurie has financially supported political figures such as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama, as reported by Politico.
Interestingly, Trump had predicted that the Kansas City Chiefs would win this year's Super Bowl, but the Eagles triumphed over the two-time defending champions with a decisive 40-22 victory. Traditionally, champions of major American professional sports leagues, as well as some college champions, visit the White House to meet with the president. However, this custom was not followed when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII in 2018. The team did not attend the White House celebration that year after Trump rescinded their invitation, citing his stance that players should stand during the national anthem. Following this, several championship teams during Trump's presidency chose not to visit the White House, including the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors and the 2018 Seattle Storm.
Lurie boasts a net worth estimated at $5.3 billion, while the Philadelphia Eagles hold a valuation of $6.6 billion, positioning them as the eighth-most valuable team in the NFL.
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