Rep. Ryan Costello Ryan Anthony CostellloTrump struggles to stay on script, frustrating GOP again Bottom line Former GOP Rep. Costello launches lobbying shop MORE (R-Pa.) on Tuesday criticized President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Romney: 'Unthinkable and unacceptable' to not commit to peaceful transition of power Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor grand jury protests MORE following the announcement that the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles would not visit the White House this week.

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Costello, a self-declared “Philly sports fan,” said the president handled the meeting with the team poorly and added that he was “disappointed” in Trump’s decision on Twitter.

Eagles my fave team. Super Bowl win so meaningful as Philly sports fan. POTUS handled poorly. This is a depressing commentary on our political culture, very deflating to me. Was really excited for today. As a fan who bleeds green. Not going to WH. Disappointed in all of this. https://t.co/YfgBQjzFgB — Ryan Costello (@RyanCostello) June 5, 2018

Trump announced Monday that he was canceling the Eagles' planned visit to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl win.

“The Philadelphia Eagles are unable to come to the White House with their full team to be celebrated tomorrow. They disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem, hand on heart, in honor of the great men and women of our military and the people of our country,” Trump said Monday in a statement.

The decision has been cheered by those critical of NFL players' protests during the national anthem and condemned by those who have pointed out that no Eagles players kneeled in protest during the anthem last season.

Costello's remarks arrive a week after he said one of the reasons he is leaving Congress is because all he is ever asked about is Trump.

“No matter what I say or do, I feel all I do is answer questions about Donald Trump rather than health insurance or tax policy,” Costello told CNN.

Costello announced in March that he would not run for reelection and blamed the partisan political environment, including Trump's actions.