Saquon Barkley 'can understand' backlash for his Trump hangout, 'glad' Giants stars worked out differences

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley reflects on his past interactions with President Donald Trump and the situation surrounding Jaxson Dart.

Days before the Super Bowl LIX-winning Philadelphia Eagles paid a visit to the White House to celebrate their title, star running back Saquon Barkley took it a step further.

Fresh off a 2,000-yard campaign to be named the Offensive Player of the Year, Barkley rode Air Force One and spent a day with President Donald Trump at his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey.

Barkley received quite the blowback but defended himself at the time.

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President Donald Trump walks with Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley before boarding Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on April 27, 2025. Trump was returning to Washington from his residence in Bedminster, New Jersey, after traveling to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis. (AFP via Getty Images)

"lol some people are really upset cause I played golfed and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT," Barkley posted to X at the time. "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 mentions with all this politics and have amazing day."

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced Trump at a New York event in May and received similar criticism. As someone with experience, Barkley learned the hard way that "you got to stay away from politics."

"You're not going to win. I played golf with the president of the United States of America, Mr. Trump, and I played with Barack Obama, and the one day I play with