A high-profile U.S. political figure is expected to attend Super Bowl LIX, with President Donald Trump likely to be at the Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles game in New Orleans. This will be the first time a sitting president attends the game.
The news has sparked strong reactions, with some questioning whether Trump’s presence sullies the moment’s integrity. USA Today columnist Mike Freeman argued that the Super Bowl is typically a moment of unity, but that Trump’s attendance could undermine this.
Freeman pointed to potential security concerns and the fact that sitting presidents rarely attend games due to their desire for the game to be the center of attention. However, Trump has made appearances at college football games in recent years.
The president will speak with Bret Baier on Fox News Channel before the game, which airs live at 3 p.m. ET on Super Bowl Sunday. The NFL’s decision to switch “End Racism” end zone signage to messages promoting love and unity is also expected to be a focal point of discussion during the big game.
Super Bowl LIX kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET, with pregame coverage starting at 1 p.m. ET on FOX.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/president-trumps-decision-attend-super-bowl-faces-criticism