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Saquon Barkley has rightfully earned an offseason to relax.
After signing with the Eagles in 2024 free agency, spurning his old Giants squad in the process, the running back proceeded to post one of the best rushing seasons of all time, totaling over 2,000 yards on the ground in the regular season, then winning a Super Bowl with Philadelphia.
The monster season has earned Barkley some time in the spotlight, so much so that he spent some time golfing with President Donald Trump over the weekend.
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After being spotted alongside the president, Barkley responded to criticism from some fans and explained why he spent time with Trump. Here's a look at Barkley's time with the president and his social media post explaining it.
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Saquon Barkley-Donald Trump golf visit
With the Eagles set to visit the White House on Monday as part of their Super Bowl celebrations, Barkley appeared to have made the trip to D.C. a bit early.
Barkley was spotted sitting alongside Trump on Sunday at his golf course.
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) April 27, 2025Per 94WIP's Eliot Shorr-Parks, the White House Pool Report said Barkley was set to fly on Air Force One with Trump and walked off Marine One with the president. According to Parks, Trump joked that he "wanted to race" Barkley, but "decided not to."
Here's another look at Barkley and Trump walking off Marine One:
President Trump and Saquon Barkley de-boarding Marine One after touching down in Washington D.C. pic.twitter.com/T8qhVEGRrg
— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) April 27, 2025Saquon Barkley responds to criticism over Donald Trump visit
On Monday, Barkley took to social media to explain why he spent one-on-one time with Trump, adding that he also recently golfed with former president Barack Obama.
The star running back indicated that he also has yet to finish his round of golf with Trump.
"Some people are really upset cause I played golfed and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT. Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand," Barkley wrote. "Just golfed with Obama not too long ago…and look forward to finishing my round with Trump ! Now ya get out my mentions with all this politics and have amazing day."
lol some people are really upset cause I played golfed and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT. Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand. Just golfed with Obama not too long ago…and look forward to finishing my round with Trump ! Now ya get out my…
— Saquon Barkley (@saquon) April 28, 2025Saquon Barkley golfing with Barack Obama
Here's a look at when Barkley, Jalen Hurts and Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie golfed with former president Obama.
How about this foursome!
Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, and Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie spent the Birds off day golfing with…
Former President Barack Obama pic.twitter.com/tF0tAy2ELq
Asked about his experience golfing with the former president in October, Barkley said he doesn't know how he could "say no to that" and added he was nervous initially.
Saquon Barkley golfed with Barack Obama at Merion this week (Jalen Hurts was also there but didn’t golf — it’s written in his contract he’s not allowed to).
Barkley talks about his biggest takeaway. pic.twitter.com/FIV5gmBmKa
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