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U.S. President Donald Trump attended the Super Bowl on Sunday, becoming the first sitting president to do so. His presence at the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans sparked a mixed reaction of cheers and boos from the crowd. Accompanied by his children Ivanka and Eric, as well as several lawmakers, Trump used the event to meet with victims’ families of the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street and first responders. First Lady Melania Trump did not attend.
Trump’s visit came weeks after launching his second term with executive orders targeting immigration and ending government diversity programs, placing him at the heart of an American pastime that often unites people regardless of political views. However, his history with the National Football League remains controversial. During his first term, Trump criticized the league when players kneeled during the national anthem to protest racial injustice.
The NFL, which has promoted diversity and inclusion initiatives, made a notable change for Sunday’s game by replacing the “End Racism” slogan in the end zone with “Choose Love.” Despite this, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that the league will continue its diversity efforts. Trump, when asked about the NFL’s policies, said he was unfamiliar with them.
The political divide extended beyond the stadium. Last year, Trump’s campaign ads during football games targeted his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, over transgender rights. He recently signed an executive order barring transgender girls from female sports. Meanwhile, pop star Taylor Swift, a Chiefs supporter who endorsed Harris in 2024, was also at the game.
Trump’s attendance underscored the intersection of politics, sports, and cultural divides, reinforcing his influence even in traditionally unifying events like the Super Bowl.
