Trump Attends NFL Game, Sparks Mixed Reactions

Trump attended Steelers-Jets game Sunday night
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Posted Oct 21, 2024 3:15 AM CDT
Trump Attends NFL Game, Sparks Mixed Reactions
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump watches the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.   (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Donald Trump was a prominent guest at the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets on Sunday night. Arriving at Pittsburgh's Acrisure Stadium during the first quarter, Trump waved to supporters from a luxury suite, encountering fans holding a "Trump Nation" banner. Though the Steelers organization remained neutral, emphasizing Trump attended as a guest of an unidentified suite holder, the event marked the end of a significant campaign weekend in Pennsylvania.

Trump has longstanding ties to New York, and his endorsements from former Steelers players Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell stirred intrigue. Both athletes, who had contentious exits from the team in 2019, met with Trump earlier on Sunday. Their endorsement stands in contrast to Steelers legends Joe Greene and Jerome Bettis and the family of Franco Harris, who have shown support for Kamala Harris.

Antonio Brown's NFL career was overshadowed by personal controversies, including a publicized departure from Pittsburgh and multiple misconduct allegations. Despite these issues, Trump seemed unperturbed by Brown's history when questioned by reporters, responding, "I don't know anything about the allegations." Acknowledging Brown's football talent, Trump disregarded the controversies, focusing instead on Brown's athletic accomplishments. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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