Donald Trump Joins the NFL Action: A Surprising Visit to Steelers vs. Jets Showdown
Trump arrived at the game during the first quarter. When he got there, some fans cheered for him.
Donald Trump attended an NFL game in Pittsburgh, showing support for the Steelers. His visit sparked mixed reactions from fans and players.
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Former President Donald Trump attended an NFL game on Sunday night. The game was between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium. Trump was a guest in a private suite, but the suite holder was not named.
Trump arrived at the game during the first quarter. When he got there, some fans cheered for him. They were wearing Pittsburgh Steelers jerseys and holding a big sign that said “Trump Nation.” As he waved to the crowd from the suite, some fans chanted “USA!”
In the third quarter, a woman jumped onto the field. She was wearing the Steelers’ black and gold colors and carried a pro-Trump sign. This caused a short break in the game. Security quickly took her off the field.
This game was important for Trump’s campaign, as the election is just over two weeks away. His visit brought some mixed feelings because of his connections to both teams.
Trump is originally from New York and is friends with Woody Johnson, the owner of the New York Jets. Johnson also served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom during Trump’s presidency.
On the other hand, the Steelers have been owned by the Rooney family for over 90 years. The late Dan Rooney, who was the president and chairman of the Steelers, served as the U.S. ambassador to Ireland from 2009 to 2012 during President Barack Obama’s term.
The Steelers team made it clear that they were not taking sides. A team spokesman said that Trump was just a guest of a suite holder and not representing the team.
Trump received support from some former Steelers players. Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell, both well-known players, endorsed Trump.
However, both players had a complicated past with the Steelers. They were seen as troublemakers during their departures from the team in 2019.
On Sunday afternoon, Brown and Bell met with Trump’s supporters at an event near the stadium. They greeted Trump when his plane landed at Pittsburgh International Airport, just before the game started.
In contrast, some franchise legends, like Joe Greene and Jerome Bettis, and the family of late Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris, supported Vice President Kamala Harris. This created a divide among former players.
Trump’s choice to align with Brown and Bell was surprising for many. Brown had a successful career with the Steelers from 2010 to 2018. However, he caused many problems off the field.
He forced a trade to the Las Vegas Raiders in 2019 after not showing up for the final game of the season. After that, he was released from the Raiders before ever playing a game.
Brown signed with the New England Patriots but was cut shortly after due to allegations of sexual misconduct. He later played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and won a Super Bowl. However, he was released after a series of troubling incidents, including quitting in the middle of a game.
Le'Veon Bell also had a tough exit from the Steelers. He sat out the entire 2018 season due to a contract dispute and later joined the Jets. Since then, he has not played in the NFL for three years and has turned to celebrity boxing.
Earlier in the day, Trump was asked about his support for Brown given his controversial history. He responded by saying, “I don’t know anything about the allegations.” When a reporter mentioned the allegations of sexual assault, Trump replied, “I know he’s a hell of a football player.”