I was really surprised when I heard that Trump left the Super Bowl early, even though he reportedly spent $15-$20 million on the whole trip. Just think about all the costs—Air Force One, Secret Service, local police, and security upgrades at the stadium. With all that money spent, people started wondering why he didn’t stay for the entire game. Was he upset the Kansas City Chiefs were losing? Did he dislike Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show? Or was he just avoiding traffic?
Did He Leave Because of the Chiefs?
Some believe Trump left because he supports the Chiefs (though he’s never directly said so) and didn’t like seeing them struggle against the Philadelphia Eagles. Travis Kelce, the team’s tight end, even said it was an “honor” to play in front of the former president, adding to the theory. After Trump left, the Chiefs lost 40-22, ending their hopes for a third straight Super Bowl win. One Twitter user joked that Kelce’s excitement was wasted since Trump didn’t stick around for the whole game.
Was It Kendrick Lamar’s Performance?
Another theory is that Trump didn’t like Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show, which some say had subtle messages directed at him. Some social media users believe that after noticing these references, Trump decided to leave. Others, however, think that’s a bit of a reach. While Lamar’s performance did include political statements, it’s unclear if they had anything to do with Trump’s early exit.
Or Just a Simple Reason?
The most logical reason could be that presidents don’t usually stay for full events like this. Imagine the chaos if his motorcade tried to leave at the same time as thousands of fans. Some believe Trump left early to avoid creating traffic issues or to prevent security risks. Whether or not that’s the real reason, people love making guesses.
Either way, if someone spends $20 million to attend the Super Bowl, you’d think they’d stay a little longer—right?