President Donald Trump on Saturday invited the Kansas City chief to the White House to celebrate the team's Super Bowl LIV victory, which was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in a game they played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida in February 2020. A month later, the world of sports was closed as Covid-19 spread around the world.
For sports coverage on foxnews.com, click here
President Donald Trump is waving to fans in New Orleans on February 9, 2025 during the Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. (Bob Kuppens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Trump made a revelation in an interview with Outkick's Clay Travis.
“I'm looking forward to having the (Philadelphia) Eagles,” he told Travis in Air Force 1 before the NCAA Wrestling Championship. “And one more thing, we will then be hosting the Chief of Kansas City.
Trump says keeping men out of women's sports is a “90-10 problem”
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelse will win the field before the Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles of New Orleans. (Kirby Lee-Imagn image)
The Eagles defeated the Chiefs in Super Bowl Lix.
Philadelphia did not visit the White House after a victory over the New England Patriots in February 2018. NFL players and Trump rebutted athletes kneeling at the national anthem of the time. Trump wanted Travis to come with some players, coaches, team general managers and owners, but the invitation was pulled in the midst of a stir.
This time, the Eagles appear to be ready to celebrate with the president of Washington.
White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt said earlier this month that the Eagles will be on April 28th.
Eagles manager Nick Cirianni and quarterback Jalen Hart celebrate on January 26, 2025 after winning the NFC Championship Game with Washington's manager in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/MattSlocum)
Click here to get the Fox News app
“I know there was a lot of fake news about invitations that have not been sent or sent. I want to correct the record: I want to send an invitation. They are enthusiastic about accepting it and will see it here on April 28th,” she said.
Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
Follow Fox News Digital's x Sports Coverage And subscribe Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter.
