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Fact Check: Did the Philadelphia Eagles Turn Down a White House Invitation?

By Bryan Chai February 24, 2025 at 1:52pm

In a relatively recent phenomenon, the topic of a professional sports champion visiting the White House for a glorified photo op has once again captured the zeitgeist.

This stuff first seemingly captured national attention during former President Barack Obama‘s second term, when former Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas refused to visit the White House for the ceremonial champions’ visit.

Outlets like CNN and ABC screeched about it at the time — but took a decidedly more positive tone about it when certain champions, like the Golden State Warriors, refused to visit President Donald Trump’s White House during his first term.

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Bryan Chai

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Bryan Chai has written news and sports for The Western Journal for more than five years and has produced more than 1,300 stories. He specializes in the NBA and NFL as well as politics.

Bryan Chai has written news and sports for The Western Journal for more than five years and has produced more than 1,300 stories. He specializes in the NBA and NFL as well as politics. He graduated with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona. He is an avid fan of sports, video games, politics and debate.

Birthplace

Hawaii

Education

Class of 2010 University of Arizona. BEAR DOWN.

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Languages Spoken

English, Korean

Topics of Expertise

Sports, Entertainment, Science/Tech