Trump celebrated the NFL championship of the Philadelphia Eagles in the White House on Monday and supported the controversial “of the team”Push of Tush“Play, or” fraternal thrust “, amid debates about whether it should be prohibited.
The president in his interview prior to the Super Bowl with Fox News elected the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Eagles. But now it seemed to be a Philadelphia fan, entering great detail about the Eagles season and ran through the playoffs.
President Donald Trump speaks while welcoming the Super Bowl Lix champion, Philadelphia Eagles, on the southern grass of the White House in Washington, on April 28, 2025.
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“The Eagles scored a touchdown in their exclusive game, the ‘Tush Push’,” Trump said, referring to the team’s NFC championship game against Washington’s commanders, and then added: “I hope they keep that play, coach,” he told Eagles coach, Nick Sirianni.
“You know they are talking about getting rid of that play, I understand. They should keep it, what do you think Saquon?” Trump continued, resorting to the Saquon Barkley corridor. “I like it. It’s something exciting and different.”
President Donald Trump greets the Philadelphia Eagles corridor, Saquon Barkley, along with chief coach Nick Sirianni in an event that welcomes the 2025 super bowl champion, Philadelphia Eagles to the White House, on April 28, 2025 in Washington.
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There were several notable absences of the celebration, including Field Marshal Jalen Hurts, star receptors AJ Brown and Devonta Smith, and the recently retired defensive wing Brandon Graham.
Although Hurts was absent, Trump had positive comments about him, saying that the field marshal “had a great season and a great game.”
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