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Trump to Become First Sitting President to Attend Super Bowl

The historic visit highlights Donald Trump's complex relationship with the NFL and its cultural significance.

Jason Sudeikis at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Nov 27, 2022. / Brad Pitt puts on a Kansas City Chiefs hat at the SAG Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 19, 2020 / Paul Rudd at State Farm Stadium on Feb 12, 2023.
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As the Super Bowl approaches, Donald Trump lauded star players and criticized a new kickoff rule. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Overview

  • Donald Trump will attend the Super Bowl on Sunday, marking the first time a sitting U.S. president has done so.
  • Trump's history with the NFL includes past animosity, such as his involvement in a 1980s lawsuit with the league and his criticism of player protests during his first term.
  • The NFL has removed the phrase 'End Racism' from the end zones for the game, with some interpreting this as aligning with Trump's administration's anti-'woke' stance.
  • NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reaffirmed the league's commitment to diversity programs despite criticism from the Trump administration on similar initiatives.
  • The event could see political tensions, with potential anti-Trump sentiment during the halftime show headlined by Kendrick Lamar, who has previously criticized the president.