Super Bowl: Donald Trump avoids controversy… but doesn’t leave quietly
The president avoided declaring a favorite in the Super Bowl and praised both quarterbacks, but dropped several hints about his preference.
Donald Trump once again captured the spotlight in the build-up to the Super Bowl. The President of the United States was asked this Friday, 6 February, who he supports in the NFL’s biggest game and, true to form, he declined to pick a side, although he left several hint-filled messages that invited interpretation.
“I can’t say that. But they really are two good teams,” Trump told the media, avoiding a clear preference at an event where every word is analysed down to the millimetre. Rather than ending his remarks there, he broadened the discussion, focusing on the game’s main protagonists, specifically the quarterbacks and his “personal friends” connected to them.
Trump highlighted the inspiring story of Sam Darnold, one of the star quarterbacks, whom he described as “a quarterback who looked like he wasn’t going to make it, and he did”, clearly alluding to a journey marked by early doubts and eventual success. He also praised the youngest quarterback, Drake Maye, suggesting that “they probably wish they had put him in last year, right?” Still, the conversation did not stop there.
The President emphasised the magnitude of the game and the historical weight of one of the franchises involved. “I think it will be a great game,” he said. “There are a lot of interesting stories, they are two great teams. Robert Kraft is a fabulous owner (New England), a friend of mine.” He underscored their long-standing personal relationship.
REPORTER: "In the Super Bowl, who are you going for?"
— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 7, 2026
PRESIDENT TRUMP: "I can't say that. But they are really two good teams."
“You had one quarterback who looked like he wasn't gonna make it and he made it. And then you have another one who's young and they probably wish they… pic.twitter.com/6qTpweDUkG
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Finally, Trump went further, reflecting on the legacy of the New England franchise, which aspires to usher in a new golden age. “It’s incredible that New England thinks it’s like a second dynasty, and they already had one. You have to win a lot of games before you create a new one.”
Without expressing a clear preference, the President made it clear that the Super Bowl transcends sport, becoming a showcase for stories, personalities and symbolism. For Trump, at least publicly, there is no favourite, only the perfect stage for the NFL to write another chapter that, as he himself suggested, promises to be unforgettable.
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