Donald Trump issues statement after missing Super Bowl as Seattle Seahawks take on New England Patriots
Donald Trump has issued a statement after missing the Super Bowl, where the Seattle Seahawks will take on the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
In the moments leading up to kick-off, the US President took to Truth Social to urge Americans to enjoy the championship game.
He wrote: “Enjoy the Super Bowl, America!
“Our Country is stronger, bigger, and better than ever before and, THE BEST IS YET TO COME! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP.”
Trump also used the occasion to highlight the US’s recent economic successes.
The President cited record stock market performance and improvements in national security, attributing them to tariffs.
He wrote: “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.”
Donald Trump has issued a statement after missing the Super Bowl
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It comes after the President opted not to attend Super Bowl LX and voiced strong criticism of the entertainment lineup.
Trump labelled halftime act Bad Bunny and pregame performers Green Day as “terrible choices” during an interview with the New York Post.
He said: “I’m anti-them. I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible.”
However, Trump revealed that his absence was due to the venue’s location.
The US President took to Truth Social to urge Americans to enjoy the championship game.
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He explained: “It’s just too far away.
“I would go if it was a little bit shorter.”
Both performers have been vocal in their opposition to the Trump administration.
Bad Bunny used his acceptance speech at the 68th annual Grammy Awards last weekend to criticise the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Bad Bunny’s appearance at the Super Bowl follows a landmark moment at the Grammy Awards on Sunday | GETTY/GBNEWSUpon collecting his award for Best Musica Urbana Album, the musician declared: “Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say, Ice out.”
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was equally forthright in distancing himself from the President’s political movement.
He said: “I’m not a part of a redneck agenda. I’m not a part of the MAGA agenda.”
Rather than attending the game, Trump posted on a social media platform about international affairs.
Donald Trump has branded Green Day’s appointment at the Super Bowl as ‘terrible’ | GETTYThe President offered his congratulations to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following her coalition’s electoral triumph.
He wrote: “Congratulations to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Coalition on a LANDSLIDE Victory in today’s very important Vote. She is a highly respected and very popular Leader. Sanae’s bold and wise decision to call for an Election paid off big time.
“Her Party now runs the Legislature, holding a HISTORIC TWO THIRDS SUPERMAJORITY – The first time since World War Il. Sanae: It was my Honour to Endorse you and your Coalition.
“I wish you Great Success in passing your Conservative, Peace Through Strength Agenda. The wonderful people of Japan, who voted with such enthusiasm, will always have my strong support. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP.”
