Donald Trump Skips Super Bowl LX Due to Distance Concerns
Donald Trump has announced he will not attend the upcoming Super Bowl LX, scheduled for February 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The former president cited the distance as a major factor for his decision. He stated, “The trip is just too far away” and indicated he might have attended if the location were closer.
Trump’s Super Bowl Attendance History
This year, Trump will not replicate his attendance at last year’s Super Bowl in New Orleans. In 2022, he made history as the first sitting U.S. president to attend the game. During his presidency, he frequently appeared at sports events, including the Daytona 500 and the college football national championship.
Distance and Travel Concerns
Many of Trump’s past appearances were near the East Coast or in Florida, making them more accessible from the White House or his Mar-a-Lago estate. The long flight to California posed a significant inconvenience, influencing his decision to skip the event.
Criticism of Super Bowl Entertainment
Trump also shared his disapproval of the Super Bowl’s entertainment lineup, which features Bad Bunny as the half-time headliner and Green Day as a pre-game act. He referred to the selection as “terrible” and stated it sowed “hatred.” Furthermore, he labeled Bad Bunny’s inclusion as “absolutely ridiculous.”
- Bad Bunny: A vocal critic of Trump, he opted to perform in Puerto Rico instead of touring the mainland U.S.
- Green Day: Known for politically charged music, their lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong, has previously criticized Trump.
NFL’s Response
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has defended the choice of performers. He emphasized Bad Bunny’s global popularity and referred to the backlash as typical for Super Bowl entertainment. Goodell expressed confidence in the show’s success despite criticisms.
Viewership Statistics
The Super Bowl is consistently the most-watched annual television event in the United States. Last year’s game attracted nearly 130 million viewers domestically, with 62.5 million additional viewers internationally.
The teams competing in the Super Bowl will be determined following the conference championship games between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos, as well as the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks.
