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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-09T00:55:39.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.gbnews.com",
  "tags": [
    "Why will Donald Trump not be at the Super Bowl?",
    "Travis Kelce makes Super Bowl appearance without Taylor Swift amid retirement decision",
    "Jake Paul issues controversial Super Bowl statement as he brands Bad Bunny a 'fake American'",
    "The GB News Editorial Charter"
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nDonald Trump has issued a statement after missing the Super Bowl, where the Seattle Seahawks will take on the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.\n\nIn the moments leading up to kick-off, the US President took to Truth Social to urge Americans to enjoy the championship game.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHe wrote: \"Enjoy the Super Bowl, America!\n\n\"Our Country is stronger, bigger, and better than ever before and, THE BEST IS YET TO COME! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTrump also used the occasion to highlight the US's recent economic successes.\n\nThe President cited record stock market performance and improvements in national security, attributing them to tariffs.\n\nHe wrote: \"Record Stock Market, and National Security, driven by our Great TARIFFS.\n\n\"I am predicting 100,000 on the DOW by the end of my Term. REMEMBER, TRUMP WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING! I hope the United States Supreme Court is watching.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIt comes after the President opted not to attend Super Bowl LX and voiced strong criticism of the entertainment lineup.\n\nTrump labelled halftime act Bad Bunny and pregame performers Green Day as \"terrible choices\" during an interview with the New York Post.\n\nHe said: \"I'm anti-them. I think it's a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible.\"\n\nHowever, Trump revealed that his absence was due to the venue's location.\n\n### LATEST SPORT NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * Why will Donald Trump not be at the Super Bowl?\n  * Travis Kelce makes Super Bowl appearance without Taylor Swift amid retirement decision\n  * Jake Paul issues controversial Super Bowl statement as he brands Bad Bunny a 'fake American'\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHe explained: \"It's just too far away.\n\n\"I would go if it was a little bit shorter.\"\n\nBoth performers have been vocal in their opposition to the Trump administration.\n\nBad Bunny used his acceptance speech at the 68th annual Grammy Awards last weekend to criticise the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nUpon collecting his award for Best Musica Urbana Album, the musician declared: \"Before I say thanks to God, I'm going to say, Ice out.\"\n\nGreen Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was equally forthright in distancing himself from the President's political movement.\n\nHe said: \"I'm not a part of a redneck agenda. I'm not a part of the MAGA agenda.\"\n\nRather than attending the game, Trump posted on a social media platform about international affairs.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe President offered his congratulations to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following her coalition's electoral triumph.\n\nHe wrote: \"Congratulations to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Coalition on a LANDSLIDE Victory in today's very important Vote. She is a highly respected and very popular Leader. Sanae’s bold and wise decision to call for an Election paid off big time.\n\n\"Her Party now runs the Legislature, holding a HISTORIC TWO THIRDS SUPERMAJORITY - The first time since World War Il. Sanae: It was my Honour to Endorse you and your Coalition.\n\n\"I wish you Great Success in passing your Conservative, Peace Through Strength Agenda. The wonderful people of Japan, who voted with such enthusiasm, will always have my strong support. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Donald Trump issues message to America as he misses Super Bowl after blasting 'terrible choices'"
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