Jalen Hurts' political stance is as strong as his Tush Push.
Before Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles' star quarterback rolled his eyes and merely shrugged when informed that President Donald Trump would be in attendance at the Superdome in New Orleans.
Without bashing Trump, Hurts made his message known loud and clear.
Same for the Eagles' White House visit in the wake of their 40-22 win over the Chiefs. Hurts, MVP of the game, declined the invitation and skipped the visit.
Hurts wasn't the only Eagles player who turned down Trump, as teammates A.J. Brown, Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Brandon Graham, Nolan Smith, Zack Baun, Nakobe Dean, CJ Gardner-Johnson, DeVonta Smith, Darius Slay and Quinyon Mitchell all passed on the opportunity to meet the President.
At Philly's offseason workouts this week, Hurts was again asked about his no-show to what is generally considered one of the biggest honors in America.
"I wasn't available," Hurts said. "I don't think that's pertinent. Everyone who went and was available they seemed to enjoy themselves."
While muting his strong emotions, it must be a least a little awkward when Hurts is in the backfield with Saquon Barkley. Earlier this offseason Barkley played golf with Trump and then boldly defended his stance.
"Some people are really upset cause I played golf and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT," Barkley wrote on his social media. "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 [an] amazing day."
It's clear that while Barkley "respects the office," his quarterback doesn't share the same sentiments about the sitting President.