Ah yes, the grand tradition of Super Bowl champions trotting up to the White House, flashing smiles, and pretending it is all about sportsmanship, not politics. But let us be real – this is Donald Trump’s White House we are talking about. The same man who has spent two entire presidencies turning racial resentment into a political brand. And now, a team dominated by Black athletes is supposed to make nice for a photo-op? Hard pass.
Visiting Trump’s White House would NOT be an honor – it would be complicity.
If Trump wants an Eagles jersey, he can buy one off eBay like every other grifter. Because no self-respecting Black player should be caught dead validating a man whose entire political existence is a giant middle finger to racial progress. And before anyone starts hollering about “keeping politics out of sports,” let us take a hard look at the receipts.
Trump’s Latest Greatest Hits – A Second-Term Disaster for Black America
1. The war on DEI – Because Diversity Scares Him
Trump has been on a rampage against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, banning them from government agencies, slashing corporate funding for them, and generally acting like acknowledging racism is worse than actual racism. Why? Because nothing terrifies him more than Black professionals thriving in spaces that used to be exclusively for mediocre white men.
2. Pardoning the Jan. 6 Insurrectionists – Because White Terrorism Gets a Free Pass
He pardoned the very people who stormed the Capitol, many of whom were literal neo-Nazis waving Confederate flags. These are the same types who were screaming at NFL players for kneeling. But sure, let us shake hands with the guy who thinks white rioters deserve forgiveness while Black athletes deserve to be blackballed.
3. Stripping Birthright Citizenship – Because he wants America as white as his cabinet
Trump is on a mission to undo birthright citizenship, which, let us be clear, is an attack on Black and brown families. This is the same Constitution that protected the descendants of enslaved people, but nah, he is here to decide which babies get to be “real Americans.”
4. Defunding Public Schools – Because educated Black kids are a threat
Trump’s administration is slashing public school funding, especially in urban areas. Why? Because an educated Black population is not as easy to manipulate with cheap slogans and fearmongering. Keeping people uneducated is part of the plan.
5. Rolling Back Police Reform – Because brutality is a feature, not a bug
Under Trump, any progress on police accountability is getting tossed into the nearest dumpster fire. Because in his world, police are only “great heroes” when they are brutalizing Black people. If they are policing an insurrection? Well, then, they are “too woke.”
First-Term Hits – Because the Racism Did not Start Yesterday
6. The Birther Movement – Trump’s original racist masterpiece
Let’s never forget Trump’s OG racist move: trying to delegitimize Barack Obama’s presidency by claiming he was not American. It was nothing but a dog whistle to white nationalists who could not stomach a Black man in the White House.
7. “Very Fine People” in Charlottesville – Because Nazis need love too
When white supremacists literally marched with torches in Charlottesville, chanting “Jews will not replace us,” Trump’s response? There were very fine people on both sides. If there is one moment that should have disqualified him from leading anything beyond a Walmart customer service line, it was that.
8. Central Park Five – Trump’s decades-long grudge against innocent Black kids
In 1989, five Black and Latino teens were falsely accused of assaulting a white jogger in Central Park. Trump took out a full-page ad demanding the death penalty. When DNA evidence proved their innocence, did he apologize? Nope. He doubled down because admitting he was wrong would mean admitting Black people deserve fairness.
9. His Long History of Housing Discrimination – Because Black Renters Were Never Welcome
Before Trump was ruining democracy, he was keeping Black people out of his buildings. The Justice Department sued him for refusing to rent to Black tenants, and he fought to keep discrimination alive like it was a family tradition.
10. Calling African Nations “Sh*thole Countries”
At a White House meeting, Trump famously referred to Haiti and African nations as “sh*thole countries.” Imagine saying that while expecting Black athletes to come shake your hand like nothing happened.
And Yet, Lane Johnson Wants to Be Spokesman?
Now, we come to Lane Johnson, the white offensive lineman who sports media types want to elevate to be the Eagles’ “team voice” on the matter. Ah yes, because when it comes to deciding whether Black players should validate a man actively attacking their civil rights, naturally, we should defer to a white dude. This is exactly the problem.
Black players do not need a white chaperone telling them how to navigate a racist presidency. If Lane Johnson wants to go, he can take a solo trip and enjoy his lukewarm McDonald’s cheeseburgers with Trump.
Final Verdict: The Eagles Should Ghost Trump Like He is an Unpaid Contractor
The only reason for the Eagles to visit the White House would be to tell Trump to his face why they are not honored to be there. Otherwise? They should skip it. No amount of Super Bowl rings should make a Black-dominated team bow at the feet of a man who has spent years making life harder for Black Americans.
Trump has never respected Black athletes – unless they shut up and entertain him. The Eagles should send a loud, clear message: This is not a minstrel show. Keep the invite.
