Aside from reports confirming President Donald Trump’s attendance at this year’s Super Bowl, officials have assured that there are no credible threats expected following the recent terror attack in New Orleans.
President Donald Trump is set to attend the Super Bowl this Sunday in New Orleans, making history as the first sitting U.S. president to appear at the event. The game will see the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles.
The U.S. Secret Service has been preparing for Trump’s visit with extra security measures to keep everyone safe, including attendees, players, and staff. Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi stated that special precautions are in place because of the historic nature of this visit.
“Extensive planning and coordination have been in place to ensure the safety of all attendees, players, and staff,” Guglielmi said.
In addition to attending the game, Trump will also be interviewed by Fox News’ Bret Baier as part of the network’s pre-game coverage.
The interview will be recorded in Florida before the game, following the tradition of presidents speaking with the network broadcasting the Super Bowl. However, both Trump and his predecessor, Joe Biden, have not always followed this tradition.
Although Trump has not officially chosen a team to support, he hinted at favoring a particular player. “I don’t want to say, but there’s a certain quarterback that seems to be a pretty good winner,” he said when asked for a game prediction, seemingly referring to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
After the Chiefs won the AFC Championship, Trump congratulated them on social media. “Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs,” he wrote.
