On Monday, President Donald Trump recognized Barkley and the rest of the team at the White House. Trump brought up Barkley's name specifically during the ceremony, recounting how he told Barkley's former team (the New York Giants) to retain him by any means necessary.

During the press conference on Monday, Trump singled out Eagles superstar Saquon Barkley. Trump claimed he warned the New York Giants not to let Barkley walk last offseason. "I was with the Giants and the head coach and some people and I said, ‘Do anything you have to, but don’t lose Saquon,’” Trump said.