Saquon Barkley’s relationship with President Donald Trump’s family is strengthening! Amid controversy of his visit with POTUS at his golf course in New Jersey, Eagles star running back’s special bond with Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, and his grandson, Joseph, went viral again. During the Eagles‘ LIX Super Bowl championship victory celebration on Monday at the White House, Barkley’s heartwarming moments with Trump’s family captured much attention. Enthralled, Ivanka Trump could not hold her emotions, expressing her admiration for the SB-winning RB.

Taking to her official Instagram handle, the daughter of the 47th president of the US expressed her elation while celebrating the special moments with Super Bowl LIX’s champions.  At this moment, Trump’s daughter also sent a congratulatory message to Barkley’s team. “Celebrating with champions at the White House today! 🏅🎉 Congratulations to the @philadelphiaeagles on an amazing season and Super Bowl win!” she mentioned in her post.

After the Eagles secured a 40-22 win over the Chiefs on February 9 at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome, former President Trump invited the team to celebrate the victory. After a long wait, the moment finally arrived. On Monday, Trump honored the 2025 Super Bowl champions, the Eagles, at his official residence in Washington, D.C. However, several players—including quarterback Jalen Hurts—were notably absent from the celebration. Still, Saquon Barkley, coming off a strong season, ended up being the highlight of the event.

At that moment, Trump’s daughter expressed her deep appreciation for the Pro Bowl running back. “My highlight of the day? Theo challenging @saquon to a race in the Rose Garden after my father wisely declined! 😂 Thanks, Saquon, for being such a great sport!” Ivanka wrote, adding multiple emojis to her caption.

The post included a video featuring the highest-paid RB’s fun interactions with the President’s family. In one photo, Saquon was seen racing Trump’s grandson, Joseph, through the Rose Garden while giving him a few football tips — a moment that highlighted his warm connection with the family. Other images showed Saquon spending time with the President and his family as well.

This wasn’t the first time Barkley’s bond with the First Family, especially Ivanka and her son, drew attention.

Saquon Barkley‘s special bond with Trump’s family

Back on April 3, Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley’s heartwarming interaction with Ivanka Trump and her son Joseph went viral. During the J.P. Morgan Tech 100 Summit, the 28-year-old Barkley surprised his young fan, Joseph, with a signed football. A charming photo of Barkley posing with Joseph and Ivanka quickly made the rounds on social media.

Clearly, this meeting wasn’t part of a planned mentorship—it was a heartfelt moment that drew attention. However, this instance came before Barkley’s more recent hangout with the president made headlines. Barkley’s deep affection for Trump’s family was evident just a day before the team’s visit to the White House. On Sunday, his meaningful meeting with Trump at the National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey sparked buzz on social media.

After this, Barkley flew back to Washington with Trump to celebrate the Super Bowl victory at the White House. Trump remarked, “I offered him a ride. And he loved it. He is a great young guy and an incredible football player.” For this visit, the NFL RB faced some criticism from fans.

But that didn’t faze him—he stood firm in his stance. “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,” Barkley wrote in his post caption. As Saquon Barkley continues to shine, his authentic bond with the Trump family shows that he’s more than just a football star—he’s a class act.