Donald Trump, U.S. president, will attend the Super Bowl in person on Sunday. He is the first sitting President to attend the Super Bowl personally, despite his complicated relationship with the National Football League, and his controversial history of mixing politics and sport.
Trump will watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles game in the Superdome, New Orleans. All eyes will be on him and his reaction.
The Republican President’s visit comes roughly three weeks after his executive orders were issued to end diversity programs and crackdown on immigration.
The NFL’s decision not to abandon its efforts to promote inclusion in contrast to Trump’s order is also highlighted.
Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner, could have contact with Trump during the game. On Monday, he said he has no plans to reduce NFL diversity programs.
The league will not put the phrase “End Racism”, as it has been doing since 2021. Instead, the directive “Choose Love” will be used.
Trump, during his first term as president, criticized the NFL and its players after Black players kneeled to draw attention to racial inequality while the U.S. National Anthem was played.
As a presidential hopeful, Trump ran ads at football matches last year to blast his Democratic opponent, former Vice President Kamala Harris for her position on transgender issues. The ad stated: “Kamala is for them/them, President Trump for you.”
Last week, Trump signed an executive order to exclude transgender women and girls from female sports.
The game will feature many celebrities. Taylor Swift, the superstar singer dating Chiefs player Travis Kelce is expected to attend. She endorsed Harris for the 2024 elections.