Trump takes a jab for the Giants, he says he told the team not to let Saquon Berkley leave: “I called it.”

Saquon Berkley He won the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, but his past with the Giants in New York is a key point for the US president.

The Eagles were in the White House on Monday afternoon and visited the president. Donald Trump Celebrating their Super Bowl Lix victory.

Berkley and Trump were playing together before the ceremony. They returned to Washington together in Air Force 1 after being found at Trump’s golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey.

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In Trump’s speech about the Eagles, he was forced to remember the conversation he had with the Giants coach before Berkley decided to go to Philadelphia in free agency.

“By the way, I have to say something to you,” Trump said as he discussed Berklee’s incredible feat with the Jacksonville Jaguars. “I was with you giant And the head coach and some people said, “I’ll do whatever you have to do, but don’t lose Saquon.” They lost Saquon.

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“It wasn’t good. I called it. It was easy because he played well for the Giants. I can tell you that. He’s a team sport and he has great people on this team so he made the right decision.”

Throughout the 2024 season, Berkley and the Giants have been tied up as he left for their NFC East Rival Eagles at the Free Agency. The organization had control in the past to expand him, but they were unable to get the job done.

Berkley took off like a rocket with the Eagles, never looking back. He ultimately won the offensive player of the year after breaking a league record in the most rushing yards of a single season, including 2,504 postseasons.

Berkley seemed to respond to the laughter just behind Trump, as he mentioned the Giants.

“He’s a handsome guy, but I don’t want to work on him,” Trump said of Berkley. “…He’s great. I got to know him a bit. I offered him an Air Force ride. He said, ‘I’ll take it, sir’ and he loved being with me.

Berkley had to defend his wandering with Trump after being ridiculed by many on social media.

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Berkley posted to X before the ceremony at the White House.

“Haha, I played golf and flew to the White House with the President, so some people are really upset,” Berkley tweeted Monday. “Maybe I respect the office, not just a difficult concept to understand. I’ve just played golf with Obama and am looking forward to finishing my round with Trump!

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