Donald Trump Attends Super Bowl LIX, Leaves Early After Chiefs’ Loss
NEW ORLEANS – Former U.S. President Donald Trump made a high-profile appearance at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, watching the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 at Caesars Superdome.
Trump arrived at the stadium amid cheers and boos from the crowd. Before kickoff, he sat down for a pre-game interview with Fox News, a tradition for U.S. presidents that had been discontinued in recent years. During the national anthem, performed by Jon Batiste, Trump was seen saluting, sparking mixed reactions.
Earlier in the week, Trump predicted a Chiefs victory, praising quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany. However, with the Eagles dominating the game, he left the stadium before the final whistle, departing on Air Force One more than an hour before the game ended.
The halftime show, featuring Kendrick Lamar, also saw controversy when a performer was detained on the field for displaying Sudanese and Palestinian flags.
Trump’s appearance at the Super Bowl stirred political discussions, with supporters celebrating his presence and critics questioning his early departure.
