During Grammy-winning singer Jon Batisteโs 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, โYโall didnโt boo at Donald Trump loud enough.โ Another added, โThat was pretty s**tty to show Trump during Jon Batiste singing the National Anthemโforced me and half of America to boo.โ Others were unsure, with comments like, โDid they cheer or boo Trump? Difficult to tell.โ
Trump made history as the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl. Ahead of the game, he shared his excitement:
โI look forward to joining the fans in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX to cheer on two great teamsโthe Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eaglesโas they battle for the Vince Lombardi Trophy,โ he said in a statement.
He praised the players’ dedication, calling their journeys โinspiringโ and emphasizing the importance of fairness in sports. โFootball is Americaโs most popular sport for good reasonโit fosters a sense of national unity, bringing families, friends, and fans together,โ he added.
