Eagles Captain Says It’ll Be ‘Team Decision’ To Go To WH If Trump Invites

The celebrations have kicked off following the Philadelphia Eagles' victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

As for whether the team will celebrate at the White House—President Donald Trump has yet to extend a formal invitation—that remains a "team decision," according to veteran offensive lineman Lane Johnson.

"I'd be honored to go, regardless of who the president is, but we’ll see. It’s ultimately a team decision. I’ll do what’s best for the team," Johnson told Sportico’s Eric Jackson.

Throughout his 12-year career in the NFL, Johnson has remained with the Eagles, where he now serves as team captain.

Back in 2018, after their Super Bowl victory against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, controversy surrounded the visit. Johnson was involved at the time.

Several Eagles players declined to visit the White House following their Super Bowl LII triumph, citing Trump's criticism of athletes who knelt or raised fists during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police violence. Trump was president at the time.

Following the backlash, Trump rescinded the invitation, stating, "The 1,000 fans planning to attend the event deserve better."

"They disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem, hand on heart, in honor of the great men and women of our military and the people of our country," Trump's statement from seven years ago read.

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie was questioned about a potential White House visit before Super Bowl LIX.

"I just want to win Sunday," he said via Front Office Sports.

Josh Sweat, a standout Eagle who recorded 2.5 sacks on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the game, commented, "It’s a great honor, but I’m looking forward to this parade more than anything."

Meanwhile, President Trump wasted no time mocking pop superstar Taylor Swift after she appeared to be booed at the Super Bowl on Sunday night.

The three words Taylor Swift used to describe her reaction to the booing incident during the 2025 Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles have surfaced.

While the 35-year-old singer appeared on the Jumbotron at Caesars Superdome, enthusiastic Eagles fans greeted her with loud boos, prompting her to pause and smile.

"What’s going on?" Swift appeared to say, as she attended the game in support of her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.

Following the incident, Trump took to social media to ridicule the singer after making a brief appearance at Super Bowl LIX.

"Taylor Swift was the only one who had a worse night than the Kansas City Chiefs. She was booed out of the stadium. MAGA is very quick to punish!" Trump posted on Truth Social, accompanying a video of the moment.

The atmosphere in the Caesars Superdome erupted when the stadium cameras zoomed in on Trump during the national anthem.

Prior to kickoff in New Orleans, singer Jon Batiste performed the anthem as cameras panned across the field, capturing players and coaches showing respect. However, the crowd roared when the focus shifted to Trump and his daughter Ivanka, who stood tall and saluted proudly.

A comparison video showcasing the contrasting reactions toward Swift and Trump has surfaced.

Before the game, Trump sat down for the traditional Super Bowl interview with Fox News host Bret Baier.

During the discussion, Trump touched on his 2024 presidential election victory and praised the Kansas City Chiefs and some of their key players.

Below is a transcript of part of the conversation:

BAIER: "You won the popular vote. You won all the swing states. Have you thought about how to try to bring the country together to reach out to find common ground? Have you thought about that or how that might go?"

Trump: "I’d love to do it. But I would say this: We have to come together, but to come together, that’s only one thing that’s going to do it, and that’s massive success. Success will bring the country together, but it’s hard. And I say it’s hard—I just signed a bill allowing for women not to have to be punished by men in sports. In other words, men are not going to be allowed to play in sports against women. It’s ridiculous."

BAIER: "You’re a sports guy, you’re a football fan. Size up these two teams."

Trump: "I’m a big fan of both teams, they’re sort of different. Philadelphia has one of the greatest running backs, Saquon. You know, Saquon had an uncle who’s a great fighter, great fighter, Iran Barkley his name was. So you have a great running back. You really have a great quarterback. The other team, the quarterback who really knows how to win. He’s a great, great quarterback."

BAIER: "So game prediction?"

Trump: "I hate to do it. I’ll just say that I watched this great quarterback, who has, by the way, a phenomenal wife, okay? She’s a Trump fan, she’s a MAGA fan, so I happen to love her, okay? But she’s a great person. I watched her being interviewed, I said, ‘Boy, this is pretty good.’ But she’s great, and he’s great. I guess you have to say that when a quarterback wins as much as he’s won, I have to go with Kansas City. I have to go with Kansas City. At the same time, Philadelphia has a fantastic—it’s going to be just a great game."