President Donald Trump has made history as the first sitting US president to attend the Super Bowl in its 59th year.
But how much has it cost the taxpayer?
Apparently, some people have analyzed the figures, but the results vary greatly.
Anyway, Trump witnessed the Philadelphia Eagles gain a second Super Bowl trophy in their trophy case by defeating the lackluster Kansas City Chiefs, who were pre-game favorites.
It was a decisive victory for the Eagles, who didn’t score until the third quarter, as the score of 40-22 represented how toothless the Chiefs were.
So, how much did it reportedly cost President Trump to attend Super Bowl LIX?
According to one Threads user, the cost might be millions.
“Trump attending the Super Bowl will cost taxpayers an additional 4 million dollars,” the group stated.
The message received a lot of attention, with one individual inquiring if the president is permitted to spend personal time away from the office.
But on Twitter, the rumors were considerably stranger.
One user said, “Secret Service: $7M to $10M.” Air Travel and Motorcade: $4-5 million. Stadium security upgrades include more metal detectors, bomb sweeps, and security checkpoints, costing $2 million. Local law enforcement: $1 million for overtime and staff. Trump’s Super Bowl attendance: $15 to $20 million. “Where is DOGE?”
‘DOGE’ is the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, and was established to simplify the government by eliminating thousands of positions and dramatically reducing the salary bill.
Despite assertions that the Republicans’ presence may cost taxpayers millions of pounds, the writers of both postings provided no evidence to support their claims.
However, the Super Bowl did increase security when President Trump confirmed his attendance.
In a statement issued before the game, Trump said, “I look forward to joining the fans in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX to cheer on two outstanding teams—the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles—as they compete for the National Football League’s Vince Lombardi Trophy.
“The coaches, players, and team personnel on the field tonight represent not just the greatest in professional football, but also the best of the American Dream.
“Their hard work, devotion, and persistence are remarkable, and their personal experiences are as inspirational as the drive and determination that brought them to this incredible moment.
“They also symbolize the aspirations and goals of our nation’s young athletes as we work to restore sports safety and justice, as well as equitable chances for all teams.
“Football is America’s most popular sport, and for good reason: it promotes national unity by bringing families, friends, and fans together while also uniting communities.
“This yearly ritual transcends our differences and personifies our common patriotic ideals of family, faith, and freedom, which are valiantly guarded by our military personnel, law enforcement officials, and first responders.
“We value their devotion to protecting our great Nation and salute their selfless service.”
In addition to the Eagles’ dominant performance, the 78-year-old president watched Kendrick Lamar’s halftime act, during which the rapper appeared to take a shot at Drake amid their continuing spat.
He performed the Drake diss hit ‘Not Like Us.’. However, Kendrick conspicuously left off the song’s most contentious verse.