In a bold move that’s got everyone talking, NFL running back Saquon Barkley just said a big fat “no thanks” to joining former President Trump’s national sports council. The Eagles superstar, who absolutely crushed it last season with over 2,000 rushing yards, politely declined the invitation faster than he runs through defensive lines.

Breaking Political Boundaries

Barkley’s decision comes with some interesting backstory. Despite having previously golfed with Trump and even catching a ride on Air Force One, he’s drawn a clear line in the sand. His team’s reasoning? Being “super busy” - which is probably code for “not interested in your political drama”.

A Different Kind of Playbook

Interestingly, Barkley isn’t new to navigating political waters. He’s previously golfed with both Trump and Obama, maintaining a stance of respecting the presidential office without getting tangled in partisan nonsense. His social media response sums it up perfectly: “Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand”.

Standing His Ground

The invitation came as Trump was reviving the Presidential Fitness Test and reestablishing the national sports council. Barkley, however, chose to sit this one out - proving that sometimes the most powerful statement is simply saying “no”.