Trump to Attend Super Bowl: Who Will He Cheer for? Chiefs or Eagles?/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ As Donald Trump becomes the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Super Bowl, speculation is growing over which team he will support. While he has praised Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, his long-standing grudge against the Eagles and feud with Taylor Swift could make things interesting. Will Trump’s personal rivalries shape his Super Bowl loyalties?
Trump at Super Bowl: Will His Feud With Taylor Swift Affect His Pick? – Quick Look
- Historic Attendance: Trump is the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Super Bowl.
- Chiefs Praise: Trump has congratulated Mahomes, Kelce, and Chiefs fans for their success.
- Eagles Grudge: Trump rescinded the Eagles’ White House invite after their 2018 Super Bowl win.
- Taylor Swift Rivalry: The president has publicly attacked Swift after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
- Player Reactions: Mahomes called playing in front of Trump “cool”, while Kelce called it an “honor.”
- Superdome Dynamics: Both Trump and Swift will be in attendance, raising curiosity about potential interactions.
Trump to Attend Super Bowl: Will His Feud With Taylor Swift Affect His Pick? – Deep Look
A Historic Super Bowl Appearance
On Sunday, Donald Trump will make history as the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Super Bowl, watching the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans.
While his exact role at the event remains unclear, the bigger question is: Who will he be rooting for?
Trump’s Likely Support: The Chiefs Connection
On paper, Trump appears more aligned with the Chiefs, as he has praised their players, coach, and fan base.
When Kansas City reached the Super Bowl, Trump took to Truth Social to congratulate the team:
“What a GREAT Team, Coach, Quarterback, and virtually everything else, including those fantastic FANS, that voted for me (MAGA!) in record numbers.”
By contrast, he did not extend the same enthusiasm to the Eagles.
Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have also reacted positively to Trump’s attendance:
- Mahomes: “It would be cool to play in front of a sitting president.”
- Kelce: “It’s a great honor, no matter who the president is.”
Trump has even personally congratulated Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, on the birth of their daughter, further solidifying his admiration for the Chiefs’ quarterback.
Trump’s Eagles Grudge: A White House Snub
Trump’s history with the Eagles is more complicated.
When the Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2018, multiple players refused to attend the traditional White House celebration, including:
- Malcolm Jenkins
- Chris Long
These players supported former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who had started kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice—an issue that fueled a public clash between Trump and the NFL.
In response, Trump rescinded the Eagles’ invitation, marking a public falling-out between him and the team.
This history suggests that Trump may not be eager to support the Eagles on Sunday.
Trump vs. Taylor Swift: A Feud Playing Out at the Super Bowl
Adding an extra layer of intrigue is Trump’s long-standing feud with Taylor Swift, who will be at the game cheering for her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.
After Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president in September, Trump went on Truth Social to attack her:
“I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!”
In a Fox News interview, Trump dismissed her influence:
“She’s a very liberal person. She always endorses a Democrat. She’ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace.”
Swift’s high-profile attendance at the Super Bowl ensures that she and Trump will be in the same stadium—a dynamic that will likely attract significant media attention.
While they are unlikely to cross paths, the presence of both Trump and Swift at the game has led to speculation about:
- Whether broadcast cameras will capture their reactions at key moments.
- If Trump will take a subtle shot at Swift during or after the game.
- How social media will erupt if either reacts to the other.
Who Will Trump Root For?
Given Trump’s public support for the Chiefs, positive relationship with Mahomes and Kelce, and past grudge against the Eagles, he seems likely to back Kansas City.
However, his disdain for Swift could complicate matters, as her presence in a Chiefs skybox may make him hesitant to fully embrace the team.
A Super Bowl Unlike Any Other
With Trump, Swift, Mahomes, and Kelce all in the spotlight, this Super Bowl is shaping up to be one of the most politically and culturally charged in history.
Regardless of which team wins, the interactions (or lack thereof) between Trump and Swift may be one of the most talked-about storylines of the night.
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