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President Donald Trump is set to become the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl.
The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement on Tuesday that it had staff members in New Orleans evaluating security measures ahead of the planned visit of the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
“Extensive planning and coordination have been in place to ensure the safety of all attendees, players, and staff,” Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement. “Security measures have been further enhanced this year, given that this will be the first time a sitting President of the United States will attend the event.”
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also met with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and New Orleans Police Captain Lejon Roberts on Monday morning to discuss security plans for Super Bowl LIX.
“Today, it’s an honor for me to be here with the governor and the mayor in New Orleans,” Noem said.
Trump also plans to conduct a pregame interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier recorded from Florida before the game.
The president has not indicated which team he is cheering for during the game. Trump congratulated the Kansas City Chiefs after their victory in the AFC Championship in a 32-29 battle.
The win gives the Chiefs the chance to become the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls under MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
“Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs. What a GREAT Team, Coach, Quarterback, and virtually everything else, including those fantastic FANS, that voted for me (MAGA!) in record numbers,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social profile.
Trump also encouraged the Buffalo Bills on their achievements during the NFL season.
“Likewise, congratulations to the Buffalo Bills on a tremendous season. They will do a lot of winning long into the future!!!” he added.
The Chiefs will face the Eagles, who defeated the Washington Commanders 55-23. The two teams also played one another in the 2023 Super Bowl, with the Chiefs winning by 3 points.
The Super Bowl will be held on Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. Eastern.
