There were loud cheers for Donald Trump after he was shown on camera for the first time at the Super Bowl ahead of Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles.
Trump is the first sitting president in the history of the United States to attend a Super Bowl, making history in New Orleans at the Superdome.
And as Jon Baptiste sang the national anthem and players and fans alike listened with intent, the cameras panned to the president.
He stood saluting the anthem, drawing a huge reaction from the crowd with Chiefs and Eagles fans both in unison cheering on the newly-elected commander-in-chief.
It was not the first time that Trump had made an appearance, though it was the first time on camera, as the crowd went wild when he was seen on the pitch earlier in the night.
Trump walked onto the field alongside his daughter Ivanka and son Eric to shake hands with both players and officials.
Before a ball had been kicked, Trump also voiced his support for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who backed MAGA during the presidential election.
Trump also paid condolences to the families who were affected by the horrific ISIS attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on New Year's Eve.
Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar drove a truck down the sidewalk and into a large crowd of people celebrating the New Year, with 15 people losing their lives and 57 people injured.
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With the Super Bowl going ahead not far from the attack and the president declaring his decision to make an appearance at the game, it has led to an intense increase in security.
Helicopters have been flying overhead non-stop, as well as drones, armed guards, rooftop snipers and security dogs being deployed in New Orleans.
Federal, state and local law enforcement have all joined forces to conduct one of the biggest security operations in American sport history.
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But away from the noise, there are two teams looking to make history at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday night.
The Kansas City Chiefs are gunning for a third Super Bowl ring in a row - a feat that has never been managed before.
They are led by the mercurial Patrick Mahomes, who has already entered the chat for the greatest player of all time in the NFL - potentially trumping the legendary Tom Brady.
The Eagles, meanwhile, are looking to reap revenge on the Chiefs after losing to them in 2023 in a thrilling 38-35 loss in Arizona.
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Trump is the first sitting president in the history of the United States to attend a Super Bowl, making history in New Orleans at the Superdome.
And as Jon Baptiste sang the national anthem and players and fans alike listened with intent, the cameras panned to the president.
He stood saluting the anthem, drawing a huge reaction from the crowd with Chiefs and Eagles fans both in unison cheering on the newly-elected commander-in-chief.
It was not the first time that Trump had made an appearance, though it was the first time on camera, as the crowd went wild when he was seen on the pitch earlier in the night.
Trump walked onto the field alongside his daughter Ivanka and son Eric to shake hands with both players and officials.
Before a ball had been kicked, Trump also voiced his support for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who backed MAGA during the presidential election.
Trump also paid condolences to the families who were affected by the horrific ISIS attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on New Year's Eve.
Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar drove a truck down the sidewalk and into a large crowd of people celebrating the New Year, with 15 people losing their lives and 57 people injured.
JUST IN: Six Nations match brought to a halt after sickening clash of heads
With the Super Bowl going ahead not far from the attack and the president declaring his decision to make an appearance at the game, it has led to an intense increase in security.
Helicopters have been flying overhead non-stop, as well as drones, armed guards, rooftop snipers and security dogs being deployed in New Orleans.
Federal, state and local law enforcement have all joined forces to conduct one of the biggest security operations in American sport history.
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But away from the noise, there are two teams looking to make history at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday night.
The Kansas City Chiefs are gunning for a third Super Bowl ring in a row - a feat that has never been managed before.
They are led by the mercurial Patrick Mahomes, who has already entered the chat for the greatest player of all time in the NFL - potentially trumping the legendary Tom Brady.
The Eagles, meanwhile, are looking to reap revenge on the Chiefs after losing to them in 2023 in a thrilling 38-35 loss in Arizona.
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