Seahawks Coach Addresses White House Visit Speculation

Mike Macdonald says team will wait for invitation before deciding on potential visit.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald addressed speculation about the team potentially skipping a White House visit after winning Super Bowl 60. Macdonald said the team has not received an invitation yet, but they will address it if and when they do. He indicated it would be a team decision on whether to accept the invitation.

Why it matters

The traditional post-Super Bowl visit to the White House has become a politically charged event in recent years, with some championship teams choosing not to attend. The Seahawks' decision could be seen as a statement on the current political climate.

The details

Macdonald spoke about the White House visit speculation at the NFL Combine, saying the team hasn't received an invitation yet. He seemed uncertain about how the process works, but said they would 'wait for the invite and work through it at that point.' Macdonald said the decision-making process would involve the entire team, describing it as a 'simple' process.

  • The Seahawks won Super Bowl 60 in February 2026.

The players

Mike Macdonald

The defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks.

Donald Trump

The President of the United States, who traditionally hosts the Super Bowl-winning team at the White House.

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What they’re saying

“We haven't gotten an invite yet, and then we'll address it after that.”

— Mike Macdonald, Defensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks (Tacoma News Tribune)

“I would hope so. I mean, yeah...I don't know. We're going to get an invite, right? That's how it works? Not really sure how it works.”

— Mike Macdonald, Defensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks (Tacoma News Tribune)

“Just, everybody involved. Just like we do everything else. Simple.”

— Mike Macdonald, Defensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks (Tacoma News Tribune)

What’s next

The Seahawks will wait to receive an official invitation from the White House before deciding whether to accept and visit the President.

The takeaway

The Seahawks' decision on a potential White House visit will be closely watched, as some championship teams have chosen not to attend in recent years due to political tensions. The team's approach of waiting for an invitation and making a collective decision reflects their desire to handle the situation thoughtfully.