Megyn Kelly blasts Philadelphia Eagles for skipping Trump White House visit

Megyn Kelly rooted for the Philadelphia Eagles to beat the Kansas City Chiefs during the most recent Super Bowl, but a report indicating that the NFL champs will skip the traditional White House visit has her regretting the decision.

Kelly on Sunday reacted to an X post from a user who cited a report that said the Eagles declined an invitation to the White House to meet President Trump.

“Wish I had known this before the super bowl. I wouldn’t have wasted my time rooting for them. Eagles fan? Your team sucks,” the X user with the handle “Toxic Cowboy” wrote.

4 Megyn Kelly was incensed over a report that the Philadelphia Eagles will skip a visit to the White House. Shutterstock

Kelly concurred, writing: “SAME. GO F YOURSELVES EAGLES.”

The SiriusXM host of “The Megyn Kelly Show” wrote that she backed the Eagles because her husband, author Doug Brunt, “is a fan,” which was why she “got onboard.”

“But F this BS,” Kelly added.

The Post has sought comment from the Eagles and the White House.

An Eagles source told the US Sun over the weekend that the team plans to snub an invitation to the White House.

The newspaper cited a “well-placed insider” who said recent discussions between players and the front office resulted in a “massive no” over the question of whether the team would accept an invite from Trump this time around.

4 The Eagles were feted by fans in Philadelphia on Feb. 14 after routing the Kansas City Chiefs in this year’s Super Bowl. Getty Images

“We focus on the game for now, but if we win the Super Bowl, we wouldn’t go to the White House,” the US Sun quoted one of the team’s owners as saying.

A current player who remained anonymous told the publication that “pretty much everyone” decided they would refuse a Trump invite.

“We represent a city and a state that is pushing for equal rights, respect, and values that respect every human being,” the Eagles star told the US Sun.

“We won’t forget what happened and the criticism we received for taking a stand against racism, and we won’t back down from our values of respect, integrity, and equality.”

4 Eagles players have already made the decision to snub President Donald Trump, according to a report. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

In 2018, during Trump’s first term, the Eagles, who had just come off their Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots, turned down an invitation from the White House.

At the time, the team released a statement saying that it disagreed “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.”

The anthem controversy stems from an incident in 2016 when then-49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick knelt during the song in protest of policing tactics and racism.

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While many athletes joined the protest, critics — including Trump — argued it was disrespectful to the flag and military, prompting the NFL to implement policies aimed at discouraging on-field protests.

Kaepernick, who went unsigned after the 2016 season, later accused the league of blackballing him, leading to a settlement with the NFL in 2019 but leaving his football career effectively over.

Jeffrey Lurie, the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, is known for his liberal political leanings and support for Democratic candidates and progressive causes.

4 In 2018, the Eagles declined an invite to the White House to meet with Trump over his stance on players kneeling during the national anthem. Ron Sachs/CNP / SplashNews.com

He has donated to Democratic politicians, including Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden, and has spoken out on social justice issues, such as racial equality, LGBTQ rights and criminal justice reform.

Lurie has also allowed the Eagles organization to be active in social justice initiatives, supporting players who have engaged in activism, including those who protested during the national anthem.

Unlike some other NFL owners who have been aligned with Trump and conservative politics, Lurie has positioned himself as a progressive voice in the league, though he tends to keep his political views measured and not overly publicized compared to some other owners.

His political stance has sometimes led to controversy, particularly in a league where many owners lean conservative, but he has remained steadfast in his support for social change and player activism.

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