Donald Trump arrived in Pittsburgh as he prepares to watch tonight’s NFL matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets.
The Republican leader was seen stepping off his private jet as the big game began on Sunday night, with controversial former NFL star Antonio Brown strangely there to greet him on the court.
Trump has been spending time in western Pennsylvania this weekend as he tries to win back the state that went his way in 2016 but turned blue in 2020 in next month’s election.
At a rally in Latrobe on Saturday, he brought out former Steelers receiver Brown to back him up on stage.
Brown, who left Pittsburgh when he was transferred to Las Vegas in 2018, mocked Democratic candidates Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as he addressed the crowd, before helping register Trump voters at Acrisure Stadium before the game. Sunday.
Donald Trump arrived in Pittsburgh while heading to the Jets vs Steelers game
Trump was strangely greeted on the tarmac by former NFL star Antonio Brown after landing.
However, Trump is taking some time from his election campaign to enjoy the NFL action tonight.
It’s also critical, as both the Steelers and Jets desperately need a win in Week 7.
Russell Wilson is set to make his first competitive appearance as Pittsburgh’s quarterback after replacing Justin Fields as the starter in a controversial move by head coach Mike Tomlin.
Meanwhile, New York comes into the game on a three-game losing streak, although new wide receiver Davante Adams is preparing for his debut alongside legendary quarterback and good friend Aaron Rodgers.
It remains to be seen if Trump crosses paths again with Rodgers, who could have been his political rival after almost becoming Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate for the election earlier this year.
Businesswoman Nicole Shanahan eventually got the job, but the Jets star said, “I love Bobby.” We had a couple of really nice conversations.’
Rodgers has developed a close relationship with Kennedy Jr. in recent years, and both men are notably skeptical of vaccines.
Brown, who attended a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, was waiting for the 78-year-old.
Trump can be seen talking to him after getting off his private jet in Pittsburgh.
Aaron Rodgers and the Jets will face the Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday night.
He previously bumped into Trump, shaking his hand at a UFC event earlier this year, after fans initially claimed the former president had snubbed him.
The Steelers sent a message to their fans ahead of Trump’s visit for their Sunday Night Football game against the Jets.
As the team coordinated with officials to prepare for safety ahead of the contest, the team updated fans on logistical plans for the game.
“With former President Trump expected to attend Sunday night’s game as the guest of an individual suite holder, we are working with the Secret Service and local authorities to ensure the safety of all of our fans,” the statement read. equipment.
‘As always, we will work to make the fan experience the same as it always is at every Steelers home game at Acrisure Stadium.
“We encourage fans to arrive early to the parking lots and gates so they can enjoy our pregame experience and our game-long celebrations that will honor our team’s 50th anniversary from Super Bowl IX.”
