United States President Donald Trump is set to make history this weekend by becoming the first sitting U.S. president to attend the Super Bowl. With 59 iterations of the event having occurred, this marks a significant milestone. According to Front Office Sports, Trump will be attending the game in New Orleans as a guest of Saints owner Gayle Benson.
Trump, already one of the most iconic and controversial presidents in U.S. history, previously had a tumultuous relationship with the NFL during his first term. He criticized the league and its players, including Commissioner Roger Goodell, particularly in relation to the national anthem protests that roiled the league. In 2018, he suggested that players who kneel should leave the country. Additionally, the Philadelphia Eagles faced an uninvitation to the White House after their 2018 Super Bowl victory, as several players declined to attend the visit.
His appearance at the game will undoubtedly add more excitement to an event that is already one of the biggest spectacles on the planet.
