Nationwide — Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, a beloved figure both on and off the field, is pushing back against a wave of backlash after being seen golfing with President Donald Trump. Barkley, who rose to fame as a standout at Penn State before becoming the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, has built a reputation as a humble, hardworking athlete and a role model for many young Black Americans. His decision to spend time with Trump, a figure seen by many as divisive and racially polarizing, has ignited a firestorm of criticism at a particularly tense time in the country’s racial landscape.
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