Eagles star Saquon Barkley faces flak as he cozies up to Trump at National Golf Club: 'Big mistake'

BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY: Philadelphia Eagles standout running back Saquon Barkley has sparked a wave of controversy online after being spotted hanging out with President Donald Trump at Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey. 

While many expected Barkley’s offseason to be focused on relaxation and training, his interactions with Trump have quickly become a divisive topic among fans. Critics have questioned his association with the politically polarizing figure, raising concerns about its potential impact on Barkley’s endorsement deals and public image.

Saquon Barkley spotted alongside Trump at president's National Golf Club

Saquon Barkley spent time with President Donald Trump on Sunday, just one day before the Philadelphia Eagles’ visit to the White House.

The star running back was seen alongside Trump at Trump National Golf Club. A photo shared on social media shows Barkley sitting at a table with Trump and several others, with the president and the Eagles’ player seated next to each other. 

This moment came ahead of the Eagles' White House visit on Monday, which was held to celebrate their Super Bowl win.

Also visible on the table were several "Make America Great Again" hats, though Barkley wasn’t wearing one, as per DailyMail.

Barkley’s apparent comfort around Trump and his family seems to contrast with his teammate, quarterback Jalen Hurts, who hinted in a recent interview that he might skip the White House visit altogether.

During an interview with TIME on Thursday, Hurts was asked if he planned to attend. He responded with a hesitant, “Ermmmm,” followed by silence, leading to an awkward end to the conversation.

Trump told reporters that Barkley is a "nice guy" and mentioned that he had considered racing him but ultimately decided against it, as per CBS News.

The two were seen disembarking from Marine One at Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey. 

Internet dubs it 'disgusting' as Trump and Saquon Barkley are spotted together

As pictures of Donald Trump and Saquon Barkley circulate online, many internet users have been quick to voice their opinions.

One user said, "Disgusting."

A comment read, "Sadly, he’ll probably get attacked by the left because of it."

A user explained, "Saquon’s probably sitting there like, “Man, look at all these stuffy white dudes fighting for elbow room just to bow to Trump. I’m just trying to hit the golf course before they ask me to put on one of those cult hats. Ain’t no way I’m rocking a ‘Make America Grift Again’ cap today.”"

A commenter shared, "If true, this is dirty work, @saquon this really makes me think a whole lot less of you as a person. Thought of him as a great player and person and I’m not an eagles fan. When you choose to spend time with a vile, disgusting, terrible human POS. So disappointing in @saquon".

A user slammed, "What a loser."

A disappointed Saquon Barkley fan expressed, sharing a GIF of a man shaking his head and walking out of the room as a symbol of disapproval.

A person noticed, "He looks so uncomfortable. He was allowed inside the house."

One individual deemed, "Well that's disappointing."

Another person added, "Big mistake."

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