Donald Trump explains Super Bowl LX stance: “I’m anti-them. I think it’s a terrible choice”

The United States has been going through weeks of heightened social and political tension. Recent actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), particularly after several operations that ended in clashes and deaths in cities such as Minneapolis, have reignited a constant climate of protest across the country. Streets have once again become stages for demonstrations, while the debate over the use of federal force dominates the public agenda.

That context has inevitably spilled over into major sporting events. Super Bowl LX, the most-watched spectacle of the year in the United States, has not escaped the country’s polarization. The selection of Bad Bunny as the halftime performer and Green Day as the pregame act has sparked mixed reactions, including criticism from the White House itself.

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Against that backdrop, the major news finally arrived. President Donald Trump confirmed that he will not attend the Super Bowl and was blunt in explaining his reasons during an interview with The New York Post.

“I’m anti-them. I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible,” said the president, referring directly to the artists selected for the event.

Trump also dismissed the idea that his absence reflects a lack of interest, while hinting at logistical reasons.

“It’s just too far away. I would. I’ve [gotten] great hands [at] the Super Bowl. They like me. I would go if, you know, it was a little bit shorter.” the president added.

The president’s stance contrasts sharply with that of the artists themselves. Both Bad Bunny, who will headline the halftime show, and Green Day, set to perform before kickoff, have repeatedly voiced their opposition to current US immigration policies, openly aligning themselves with affected communities and with the protests unfolding nationwide.

As a result, Super Bowl LX is shaping up not only as a global sporting event, but also as yet another stage where sports, music, and politics intersect, reflecting one of the most turbulent moments the United States has experienced in recent years.

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