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Former Philadelphia Eagle Praises Jalen Hurts For Skipping White House Visit
Malcolm Jenkins explained why Jalen Hurts' decision to skip a Super Bowl celebration at the White House was such an important moment
The event was still attended by Eagles stars like running back Saquon Barkley, head coach Nick Sirianni and team owner Howie Roseman. In 2018, when Jenkins, 37, and a group of his teammates announced their plans to skip a White House ceremony after the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory — which was during President Donald Trump ’s first term — the entire event was canceled. Malcolm Jenkins.Greg Doherty/Getty ImagesJenkins added, “Jalen’s decision stands in opposition to a culture that often asks players to just ‘shut up and play.’ Instead, he’s choosing to lead — not just with his arm, but with his mind, his values, and his presence.
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