Trump Becomes 1st Sitting President to Attend Super Bowl

Trump released a message from the White House ahead of the Chiefs–Eagles matchup.
Trump Becomes 1st Sitting President to Attend Super Bowl
President Donald Trump poses with family members of victims in the Jan. 1 attack on Bourbon Street and emergency responders prior to Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 2025. Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Jacob Burg
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President Donald Trump, who has a long history with professional football, became the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Super Bowl on Feb. 9.

Super Bowl LIX, the National Football League (NFL) championship game, will be held in New Orleans on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. After winning the past two Super Bowls, the Chiefs are looking for a third consecutive win, a historic first for the NFL.

Jacob Burg
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Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.