President Donald Trump will develop into the primary sitting U.S. president to attend a Tremendous Bowl, and the celebs enjoying within the sport are conscious of his attendance.
Trump’s anticipated presence sparked an enthusiastic response amongst a number of Kansas Metropolis Chiefs gamers, together with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, and even Gracie Hunt, the daughter of the staff’s proprietor.
Nevertheless, one star on the opposing Philadelphia Eagles gave a extra lukewarm reply about Trump’s attendance.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was requested how he feels concerning the president attending the sport whereas speaking to reporters Tuesday.
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“He is welcome to do what he needs,” Hurts stated.
When Hurts was requested a follow-up query about whether or not Trump being there would put extra stress on him, the quarterback responded, “No.”
Hurts turned down a possibility to play golf with former President Barack Obama on the finish of October.
Hurts claimed throughout a press convention the explanation he did not golf with Obama was due to a clause in his contract that prohibited the quarterback from enjoying golf.
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Nevertheless, no such clause truly exists in his five-year, $255 million contract. An Eagles spokesperson informed The Philadelphia Inquirer there’s an unofficial settlement between Hurts and proprietor Jeffrey Lurie wherein the quarterback does not develop into “golf-obsessed.”
Nonetheless, Hurts known as Obama an “all-time chief” in October.
Hurts was not the one Eagles participant to handle Trump’s attendance Sunday.
Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata stated Tuesday Trump attending was “cool” however dismissed it past that.
“That is cool, however Donald is just not on that area. That is cool, however, once more, that is blocking out the noise,” Mailata stated. “What am I going to do desirous about Donald Trump? How is that going to make me win the sport?”
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts walks off the stage after a information convention in Philadelphia April 24, 2023. (AP Photograph/Matt Rourke)
Mahomes and Kelce expressed extra pleasure for Trump’s attendance once they have been requested.
Kelce known as it an “honor” earlier this week.
“I feel, you already know, irrespective of who the president is, I do know I’m excited as a result of it’s the largest sport of my life, you already know. And having the president there, you already know, it’s the very best nation on the earth. So, that’d be fairly cool,” Kelce stated.
Mahomes gave his ideas on Trump attending the sport to reporters Wednesday.
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“It is at all times cool to have the ability to play in entrance of a sitting president,” Mahomes stated. “Somebody that’s on the high place in our nation.”
Earlier Wednesday, when Trump was requested who he anticipated to win the Tremendous Bowl, the president did not give a definitive reply however alluded to Mahomes’ success.
“I don’t need to say, however there’s a sure quarterback that appears to be a reasonably good winner,” Trump stated when requested which staff he is rooting for.
Donald Trump and Brittany and Patrick Mahomes (AP Newsroom/Getty Photos)
Whereas Trump did not establish Mahomes by title, he has expressed fondness and respect for the quarterback and his spouse Brittany in current months.
Mahomes acknowledged Trump was in all probability speaking about him and gave his ideas concerning the cryptic reward from the president.
“It is cool to listen to that he is seen me play soccer and respects the sport that I play,” Mahomes informed reporters Wednesday.
After the NFL’s convention championships wrapped Jan. 26, Trump despatched a congratulatory put up to the Chiefs on Fact Social, whereas neglecting the Eagles.
Nevertheless, Trump did acknowledge the Eagles in a more moderen put up expressing his pleasure for the sport and even hinted at reward for Hurts and Eagles operating again Saquon Barkley.
“Two nice Quarterbacks on this sport. Additionally, an unbelievable operating again, and the best possible tight finish in soccer (Ever!). Unbelievable teaching!” Trump wrote on Fact Social Friday.
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