Trump, who should attend the Super Bowl, had a difficult relationship with the NFL

During President Trump’s first term, his relationship with the NFL was controversial.

He has minimized the severity of concussion in football while the league has taken steps to reduce the head trauma in the match, and suggested that football decreased because it is not as violent as it was in the past. More particularly, in 2017, he urged the owners of the NFL to dismiss players who did not defend the national anthem to protest against racial injustice and police brutality.

This led to a reprimand on the level of Mr. Trump’s League, with many other players joining the demonstrations and even to some of his supporters within the NFL, including the team owners, criticizing his Comments. After the Eagles of Philadelphia won the Super Bowl of this season, Trump canceled the celebration of the traditional White House championship when it has become clear that most players refuse to attend.

“They do not agree with their president because he insists that they proudly represent the national anthem, the hand in the soul, in honor of the great men and women of our soldiers and the people of our country, “he said in a statement seven years ago.

Times have changed. Trump became the first American president who was sitting attending a Super Bowl in person on Sunday. He was in the Superdome of New Orleans to watch the Eagles of Philadelphia and the heads of Kansas City like the guest of Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans.

He wrote on the match Friday morning on Truth Social, praising several players and coaches (although none by name) while taking a blow to the new rules for launching the League, as he did previously.

“Two large quarters of this match. Also, an incredible running back and the best absolute tight end in football (never!). Incredible coaching! If they only got rid of this new kick -off again, which makes football more dangerous, they would do everyone, especially fans, great favor. Anyway, it will be a great game !!! “Mr. Trump wrote.