President Donald Trump makes Super Bowl appearance at Caesars Superdome
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The Super Bowl is arguably the biggest sporting event in America, so it's no surprise that it draws some of the biggest celebrities every year.
This year was no exception, with the likes of Taylor Swift making an appearance, and with others like Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Jon Hamm, Bradley Cooper, Tina Fey, Kevin Hart, and many more finding their way to Caesars Superdome as well. However, no one's presence could match that of the President. Despite only being in office for a few weeks, Donald Trump arrived at the Super Bowl in New Orleans to watch the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs.
Trump left the game at halftime, with the Eagles comfortably ahead en route to a 40-22 victory.
Is there extra security at the game?
Yes. Not only does Donald Trump's presence require the need for more security but after the deadly attacks in New Orleans on Jan. 1 that killed 14 people and forced the postponement of the Sugar Bowl, security was already going to be much tighter than it would have been.
Pres. Trump was spotted roaming the sidelines before the Super Bowl kicked off in New Orleans. He's the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl. https://t.co/dXhraeQ2xF #SuperBowlLIX pic.twitter.com/Q4CWGygTBw
— ABC News (@ABC) February 9, 2025
What other presidents have attended a Super Bowl?
No sitting presidents ever have. Donald Trump is the first. However, there have been instances of former Presidents attending the game. For instance, in 2002, George H. W. Bush performed the ceremonial coin toss. Lo and behold, that also happened in New Orleans.
Many vice presidents have attended the game though, including Trump's former VP Mike Pence, who attended the game in 2017 after Trump's first inauguration.
🚨 #BREAKING: President Trump is ON THE FIELD at the Super Bowl in Louisiana, officially making him the first President to ever attend the Big Game
And the crowd went WILD 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GvGjYy4LlW— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 9, 2025
How was Trump received by the Super Bowl crowd?
Trump was greeted by loud cheers when he appeared on the Jumbotron during the national anthem. Before the game, he was on the field where Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones went over to shake the President's hand.
Who is sitting with Trump at the Super Bowl?
Trump was a guest of New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and sat next to her in the suite. Several Cabinet members, Senators and other VIPs watched the game with the President.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: President Donald Trump graces Super Bowl 59 with his presence