The Kansas City Chiefs are no strangers to the biggest stage in football, and for the fifth time in six years, they will compete for the Lombardi Trophy. As the team prepares for its highly anticipated rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59, another major storyline has emerged — President Donald Trump is expected to be in attendance.
With the game set to take place in New Orleans, the presence of a high-profile political figure only adds to the spectacle of the NFL’s biggest event. When asked about playing in front of the 45th and 47th President of the United States, Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce shared their thoughts.
Patrick Mahomes Acknowledges the Moment
For Mahomes, playing in front of a sitting or former president is a unique experience, regardless of the individual. The three-time Super Bowl MVP kept his response neutral, emphasizing the significance of the moment.
“It’s always cool to be able to play in front of a sitting president,” Mahomes said. “Someone that is at the top position in our country.”
Mahomes, having made his first Super Bowl during the 2019 season, has hoisted the Lombardi Trophy during the previous Trump administration. However, this is the first Super Bowl Trump will attend as a sitting politician.
Just In: #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is excited to play in the Super Bowl with President Donald Trump in attendance:
“It's always cool to be able to play in front of a sitting president, Someone that is at the top position in our country."
Patrick's wife Brittany publicly… pic.twitter.com/DEX6uYpnLc
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 6, 2025
In fact, he will be the first active President of the United States to attend the event.
Travis Kelce Calls It an ‘Honor’
Kelce, who has long been one of the most outspoken personalities in the NFL, also weighed in on the situation. Like Mahomes, he chose to focus on the honor of playing in front of any president rather than getting into politics.
“That’s awesome, it’s a great honor no matter who the president is,” he said.
“That’s awesome, it’s a great honor no matter who the president is.”
Travis Kelce on President Trump attending the Super Bowl on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/N6uFKDACoa
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) February 5, 2025
Both players maintained a professional approach to the topic, ensuring the focus remains on the game itself rather than outside distractions.
A Super Bowl 57 Rematch
While Trump’s attendance may draw headlines, the real story is the highly anticipated showdown between the Chiefs and Eagles. This marks a rematch of Super Bowl 57, where Kansas City staged a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat Philadelphia 38-35.
The Eagles have had this hypothetical matchup circled on their calendars ever since, looking for revenge after coming up just short two years ago. Meanwhile, the Chiefs are aiming to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls. Philadelphia and its second-ranked defense, by PFN’s Defense+, will hope to stop them.
With Mahomes and Kelce leading the way for Kansas City and Jalen Hurts and the Eagles hungry for redemption, Super Bowl 59 is shaping up to be another instant classic. It looks to be a must-watch game for the entire country — even for the President.