Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles star, has faced criticism for golfing with former President Donald Trump. Defending his actions, Barkley stated that he respects the office of the presidency. This incident follows a less-than-stellar attendance by Eagles players at a White House ceremony celebrating their recent Super Bowl win, reflecting a complex relationship between the team and Trump. Barkley, who had a standout season, recently signed a lucrative contract extension and expressed his frustration with the public's political reactions, urging critics to focus on football rather than politics.
Barkley defended playing golf with Trump, stating, 'Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand.' He wants critics to stop politicizing his actions.
Trump praised Barkley, saying, 'Heâs a great young guy and an incredible football player.' Barkley recently landed a major contract extension with the Eagles.
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