Donald Trump will make history by becoming the first sitting United States president to attend the Super Bowl.
Trump will be present at Super Bowl LIX, where the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Media Talk Africa reports that past presidents, such as Ronald Reagan, have performed the pre-match coin toss from the White House.
However, no sitting president has ever attended the event.
With Trump’s appearance at the big game, the Secret Service has confirmed that security measures have been ramped up at the mega sporting event, which normally attracts tens of thousands of people each year.
Since its inception in 1967, the Super Bowl has established itself as one of the biggest events in the American sporting calendar.
Given its influence on American culture, it is no surprise that politicians have become increasingly visible in its staging.
George Bush became the first former president to appear in person for the pre-match coin toss before Super Bowl 51 in Houston in 2017.
In 1985, President Reagan performed the coin toss via satellite from the White House.
Former President George W. Bush started a Super Bowl tradition in 2004 by granting a pre-game interview to the official broadcaster, a tradition continued by Barack Obama.
However, Joe Biden declined to give an interview for two years in a row before leaving office in 2025.
Trump, however, will be reviving that tradition later today when his interview with Fox News is broadcast.
