During Grammy-winning singer Jon Batiste’s 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, “Y’all didn’t boo at Donald Trump loud enough.” Another added, “That was pretty s**tty to show Trump during Jon Batiste singing the National Anthem—forced me and half of America to boo.” Others were unsure, with comments like, “Did they cheer or boo Trump? Difficult to tell.”
Trump made history as the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl. Ahead of the game, he shared his excitement:
“I look forward to joining the fans in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX to cheer on two great teams—the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles—as they battle for the Vince Lombardi Trophy,” he said in a statement.
He praised the players’ dedication, calling their journeys “inspiring” and emphasizing the importance of fairness in sports. “Football is America’s most popular sport for good reason—it fosters a sense of national unity, bringing families, friends, and fans together,” he added.
