During Grammy-winning singer Jon Batisteβs performance of the national anthem at Super Bowl LIX, the camera panned to President Donald Trump, sparking mixed reactions from viewers.
Some claimed the crowd booed, with one person writing, βYβall didnβt boo at Donald Trump loud enough.β Another added, βThat was pretty s**tty to show Trump during Jon Batiste singing the National Anthemβforced me and half of America to boo.β Others were unsure, with comments like, βDid they cheer or boo Trump? Difficult to tell.β
Trump made history as the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl. Ahead of the game, he shared his excitement:
βI look forward to joining the fans in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX to cheer on two great teamsβthe Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eaglesβas they battle for the Vince Lombardi Trophy,β he said in a statement.
He praised the players’ dedication, calling their journeys βinspiringβ and emphasizing the importance of fairness in sports. βFootball is Americaβs most popular sport for good reasonβit fosters a sense of national unity, bringing families, friends, and fans together,β he added.
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