Saquon Barkley Declines Invitation to Trump's Sports Council

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Saquon Barkley, a Super Bowl champion with the Philadelphia Eagles, was invited to join President Trump's sports council.

Barkley expressed surprise at being named to the council after previously rejecting the invitation.

Despite winning AP Offensive Player of the Year last season, Barkley chose not to accept the invitation.

He stated he was not familiar with the council and believed it was in his best interest to decline.

The decision highlights Barkley's stance on involvement in political or governmental organizations.

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