NBC faced heavy backlash after interrupting Super Bowl LX pre-game coverage to air an exclusive interview with President Donald Trump. Viewers expressed outrage as the broadcast shifted focus from the game to a segment featuring the 79-year-old former president, who has openly criticized the event in recent weeks. Many fans were left frustrated that NBC chose to spotlight Trump’s comments during what is traditionally a sports-focused broadcast.
The controversy stems from Trump’s repeated attacks on the Super Bowl’s entertainment choices. After it was announced that Bad Bunny would headline the halftime show and Green Day would perform during the opening ceremony, Trump publicly expressed his displeasure, confirming that he would not attend the match. Social media erupted as NBC aired the interview, with viewers calling out the network for giving Trump a “prime time” platform.
On platforms like X, reactions were swift and scathing. One user wrote, “This turned my stomach! @NBCNews giving @realDonaldTrump a slot to LIE, BRAG, and SPEW nonsense. The media is enabling this vile behavior.” Another commented, “Are you kidding me @NBCSports? Playing that Trump interview as part of the Super Bowl pregame? Off to the #PuppyBowl.” Others echoed similar frustration, condemning NBC for mixing politics with the sports spectacle.
During the interview, Trump reaffirmed that he had no intention of watching either Bad Bunny or Green Day, noting their past criticism of him. Speaking from the Oval Office on January 24, he described the entertainment choices as divisive, saying, “I’m anti-them. I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred.” He also cited logistical reasons for skipping the game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, joking about the distance and noting, “It’s just too far away. I would go if it were a little bit shorter.”
This isn’t Trump’s first Super Bowl appearance. Last year, he attended the game in New Orleans, where the Kansas City Chiefs faced the Philadelphia Eagles, with the Eagles taking the victory. Yet this year’s clash between sports, entertainment, and politics has clearly sparked more debate than the matchup itself.
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