President Donald Trump is set to attend Super Bowl 59 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans this Sunday, marking a historic first for a sitting U.S. president.
The rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles is already generating buzz, and Trump’s presence is expected to add another layer of excitement and heightened security.
Super Bowl security has been reinforced following the January 1 terrorist attack in New Orleans, which left 14 people dead and dozens injured. Authorities identified the attacker as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a Texas resident and Army veteran, who was killed in a shootout with police. Officials later discovered an ISIS flag in his vehicle, classifying the incident as an act of terrorism. Given these concerns, federal and local law enforcement agencies have ramped up security protocols for the high-profile event.
Trump’s Super Bowl appearance follows a history of presidential involvement in the game. While past presidents, including George H.W. Bush, have performed coin tosses, Trump is expected to be the first sitting president to attend the game in person.
Ahead of Sunday’s matchup, Trump will also appear in a pre-taped Fox News interview from Mar-a-Lago, where he will discuss policy changes during his presidency and reflect on his first 100 days in office.
This marks Trump’s first major sports event appearance since his second inauguration last month. He has frequently attended high-profile games, most recently the Army-Navy football matchup in December. His attendance at Super Bowl 59 underscores his continued engagement with large public events despite past security threats.
