Trump became the first president to attend the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, when Philadelphia defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Hurts won the Pete Rozelle Trophy as the most valuable player of the NFL title game.

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni and right tackle Lane Johnson presented Trump with a number 47 midnight green jersey and a helmet signed by members of the team. At the center of the helmet between signatures by Johnson and Landon Dickerson the word "M.A.G.A" was written in silver marker.

Hurts’ absence from the Trump-hosted White House event speaks volumes—and adds to a long history of political protest in sports.