Trump skips Super Bowl, issues statement on social media
Donald Trump has released a statement following his absence from Super Bowl LX, where the Seattle Seahawks faced off against the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, reports BritPanorama.
As the game neared kick-off, the former US President took to Truth Social to encourage Americans to enjoy the championship, stating: “Enjoy the Super Bowl, America!” He added, “Our Country is stronger, bigger, and better than ever before and, THE BEST IS YET TO COME! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP.”
Trump utilised this occasion to tout recent economic successes in the US, highlighting record stock market performance and advancements in national security, which he attributed to tariffs. He predicted, “Record Stock Market, and National Security, driven by our Great TARIFFS. I am predicting 100,000 on the DOW by the end of my Term. REMEMBER, TRUMP WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING! I hope the United States Supreme Court is watching.”
The President had previously opted not to attend the Super Bowl, labelling the entertainment lineup, including halftime performer Bad Bunny and pregame act Green Day, as “terrible choices.” In an interview with the New York Post, he expressed his disapproval, saying, “I’m anti-them. I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible.” He also noted that the event’s location contributed to his decision, explaining, “It’s just too far away. I would go if it was a little bit shorter.”
Both Bad Bunny and Green Day have been outspoken critics of the Trump administration, with Bad Bunny making a pointed statement at the Grammy Awards by denouncing US immigration policies. Green Day’s lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong similarly distanced himself from Trump’s political agenda, stating, “I’m not a part of a redneck agenda. I’m not a part of the MAGA agenda.” Instead of attending the Super Bowl, Trump opted to comment on international affairs via social media.
In another notable development, Trump publicly congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for her party’s decisive electoral victory, reflecting on the significance of her leadership and electoral success.
In a landscape where sports and politics continually intersect, Trump’s absence from the Super Bowl serves as another chapter in the ongoing narrative of his public life, where even the most iconic American events can become a platform for personal and political statements. Whether appreciated or condemned, this dynamic encapsulates the complex relationship between celebrity, governance, and national identity, reminding us how intertwined these worlds can be.
