As anticipation builds for the upcoming Super Bowl, focus has also turned to whether President Trump will be present at the high profile event. Despite his overt criticism of the NFL, particularly pertaining to his stance on players who kneel during the national anthem, Trump has a history of attending major sporting events and the Super Bowl is regarded as one of the most significant.
However, the President’s relationship with the NFL has been defined by tension and disagreement, notably escalating since 2017 when protests during the national anthem began to receive national attention. Trump’s potential attendance poses an intriguing dynamic against a backdrop of tumultuous relations between his administration and the sports world. How it plays out remains to be seen as fans around the world gear up for one of the biggest sporting events of the year.
