Ivanka Trump made an unexpected stop at the Philadelphia Eagles’ facility, leaving behind a handwritten note for rookie cornerback Eli Ricks after learning he had praised her publicly.
Ricks had recently referred to Trump as “beautiful” and “exactly my type” following the team’s visit to the White House. During her tour of the Eagles’ locker room, Trump learned about the comment and made a point to leave a personal message in his locker that read: “Stopped by to say hi! Sorry to miss you! Go Birds!”
Ricks wasn’t present during the visit but quickly responded on social media with humor and appreciation, joking that he now owed her a glass of wine.
The exchange has captured widespread attention, adding a playful moment to the intersection of politics, sports, and pop culture. Both Trump and Ricks have kept the tone lighthearted, with fans reacting positively to the interaction online.