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Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs' star quarterback, also chimed in during a team press conference on February 5th, expressing his views on having a sitting president at the game. He affirmed, "It's always cool to be able to play in front of a sitting president," indicating a sense of pride in the moment that extends beyond personal affiliations or political affiliations.
Swift's Political Endorsement and Trump's Reaction
The political backdrop for this Super Bowl is significant, primarily due to Taylor Swift's public endorsement of Kamala Harris. In September, Swift took to Instagram, stating her support for Harris in a way that reflected her own values. She described Harris as a "steady-handed gifted leader" and expressed a desire for the country to be led with calm rather than chaos.