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  "tags": [
    "As the Patriots return to the Super Bowl, Tom Brady's legacy is clearer than ever",
    "NFL star announces retirement decision as quarterback becomes oldest first-time MVP winner",
    "Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald highlights biggest challenge ahead of Super Bowl clash",
    "The GB News Editorial Charter"
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nPresident Donald Trump has confirmed he will not be present at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara this evening as the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60.\n\nThe 79-year-old cited the journey to California as his primary reason for staying away.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"It's just too far away,\" he told the New York Post last month.\n\nHowever, the President has also been vocal in his opposition to tonight's halftime entertainment.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nSpeaking about rapper Bad Bunny and punk band Green Day, Mr Trump said: \"I'm anti-them.\n\n\"I think it's a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred.\"\n\nInsiders have suggested that his team advised caution after warning the president he could face a hostile reception from spectators at the California venue.\n\nThis marks a departure from last year, when Trump attended the championship game in New Orleans and watched the Philadelphia Eagles secure a comfortable victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nBad Bunny has been outspoken in criticising immigration policies, including remarks at the recent Grammy Awards, whilst Green Day have similarly declined to show support for the President.\n\nDespite opting to watch from Florida rather than attend in person, Mr Trump shared his thoughts on the quarterback battle ahead of boarding his flight to Palm Beach.\n\nThe President declined to pick a winner but expressed enthusiasm for both signal-callers.\n\nHe told reporters: \"I can't say who I'm picking, but they're two really good teams.\"\n\n### LATEST NFL NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * As the Patriots return to the Super Bowl, Tom Brady's legacy is clearer than ever\n  * NFL star announces retirement decision as quarterback becomes oldest first-time MVP winner\n  * Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald highlights biggest challenge ahead of Super Bowl clash\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nOn Seattle's Sam Darnold, President Trump remarked: \"You have a quarterback who looked like he wasn't going to make it, and he did.\"\n\nHe praised the veteran's journey back from difficult spells with the Jets and Panthers.\n\nRegarding New England's Drake Maye, the President suggested the Patriots should have started him sooner, having previously called the young quarterback \"a fantastic draft pick.\"\n\nConservative organisation Turning Point USA has arranged an alternative halftime show featuring Kid Rock and other performers, which President Trump is expected to tune into from his Palm Beach residence.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday: \"I think the president would much prefer a Kid Rock performance over Bad Bunny, I must say that.\"\n\nThe White House also released a message wishing the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots well in the game.\n\nIt read: \"This Super Bowl Sunday, I send my best wishes to the athletes and coaches of the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks as they take the field and to the millions of Americans gathering across the country to watch these two storied franchises compete on one of the grandest and most legendary stages in all of sports.\n\n\"As our country proudly marks 250 glorious years of American independence, tonight’s game carries special meaning.\"\n\nLater on in the lengthy message, the President concluded: \"Melania and I congratulate both teams on earning their place in Super Bowl LX, and we wish them luck as they compete for the National Football League’s iconic Vince Lombardi Trophy. May tonight’s game reflect the best of football and the enduring triumph of the American spirit-and may the best team win!\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Why will Donald Trump not be at the Super Bowl?"
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