In a busy day marked by golf, politics, and football, President Trump arrived in New Orleans for the Super Bowl, becoming the first sitting US president to attend the event. Before the game, he announced a 25% tariff on foreign steel and aluminum imports into the US, set to take effect Monday.
Trump also reiterated plans to take over the Gaza Strip, describing it as a “big real estate site” that the US would “own.” He criticized a judge’s ruling against Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team accessing Treasury systems. The president defended his first three weeks in office, which have sparked significant controversy nationwide and globally.
At the Super Bowl, Trump was met with cheers and jeers as he arrived at the stadium, accompanied by family members and Republican leaders. He attended a suite ceremony, where he stood for the national anthem and saluted. In an interview aired earlier Sunday, Trump expressed his enthusiasm for the event’s spirit, praising both teams’ quarterbacks but ultimately backing Kansas City due to star quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ impressive record.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/09/us/politics/one-more-stop-on-a-busy-presidential-day-the-super-bowl.html