President Donald Trump joined in the celebrations following the Kansas City Chiefs’ thrilling 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills, which secured their third consecutive AFC Championship title and a spot in the upcoming Super Bowl. This victory places the Chiefs on the brink of making NFL history by becoming the first team to win three straight Super Bowls.
Following the game, Trump took to Truth Social to express his congratulations, particularly acknowledging the Chiefs’ fan base that supported him in the recent presidential election. “Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs,” he wrote. “What a GREAT team, Coach, Quarterback, and virtually everything else, including those fantastic FANS, that voted for me (MAGA!) in record numbers.”
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With this win, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes are one step closer to etching their names in NFL history. However, Trump also extended his praise to the Buffalo Bills, despite their disappointing loss. “Likewise, congratulations to the Buffalo Bills on a tremendous season. They will do a lot of winning long into the future!!!”
While Trump celebrated the AFC Championship, he remained silent regarding the Philadelphia Eagles’ dominating performance in the NFC Championship, where they triumphed over the Washington Commanders with a staggering 55-23 scoreline.
Trump’s relationship with both the Chiefs and Eagles has been marked by notable events. In 2018, he rescinded an invitation for the Eagles to visit the White House after their Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. This decision followed several Eagles players’ public statements indicating they would not attend due to Trump’s controversial remarks regarding players kneeling during the national anthem in protest against police brutality and racial injustice.
Trump stated that the Eagles were “unable” to attend the ceremony because he believed NFL players should “proudly stand for the National Anthem, hand on heart, in honor of the great men and women of our military and the people of our country.” The Eagles were notably absent from the White House ceremony, which added to the tension between the team and the former president.
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The Chiefs, who won their first Super Bowl of the current dynasty in the 2020 season, have seen some of their players publicly support Trump during the recent election cycle. Notably, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, a pro-life advocate, has been vocal about his support. Although Patrick Mahomes has not publicly endorsed a candidate, his wife Brittany and mother Randi have shown their political leanings. Brittany’s Instagram activity, which included liking a comment that read “TRUMP-VANCE 2024,” sparked significant social media backlash.
As the Chiefs and Eagles prepare to face off in the Super Bowl at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome on February 9, all eyes will be on the field to see who will emerge as this year’s NFL champion.