While his mid-term projections and approval ratings are dropping… Let’s take a look at the Donald Trump numbers that really matter over the next fortnight.
He’s currently 2-1 in predicting the winner of the Super Bowl.
Last year POTUS may have backed the loser in the Kansas City Chiefs, but that is the blemish on his otherwise perfect record.
So who will President Trump back to win Super Bowl LX?
Donald Trump’s Super Bowl Pick
New England Patriots
Despite a documented fallout with the team's ownership, Trump is almost certain to side with the New England Patriots over the Seattle Seahawks.
Though his backing may come with significant caveats:
1. The "Seattle Factor"
Trump’s recent rhetoric toward the city of Seattle has been overwhelmingly negative.
In late 2025 and early 2026, he labeled Seattle a "liberal sanctuary city" and threatened to pull 2026 World Cup matches from the city due to safety concerns.
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2. The Legacy of the "Winning Machine"
Even though his personal friendship with owner Robert Kraft has reportedly ended (Robert Kraft recently described Trump's presidency as like having a "drunk fraternity brother" in charge), Trump remains obsessed with the Patriots' brand of winning.
3. The "Toughness" of Mike Vrabel
New Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel fits the archetype of the "tough, no-nonsense" leader Trump typically admires.
4. The "Performer Protest" Pivot
Trump has publicly slammed the Super Bowl LX entertainment (Bad Bunny and Green Day), calling them "terrible" choices that "sow hatred.”
His "backing" of the Patriots may actually be a secondary point in a larger critique. He will likely frame his support as: "I like the Patriots, they are winners, but the NFL is ruining the game with this dangerous woke hatred at halftime."
President Picks: the history of sitting presidents and the Super Bowl
While many presidents have been avid football fans, most historically avoided picking winners to avoid alienating voters in the losing team's city.
| President | Year | Prediction / Stance | Result |
| George W. Bush | 2004 | Neutral: "Unless it's a Texas team, I'm not pulling for anybody." | 🚫 |
| Barack Obama | 2017 | Patriots: Predicted Tom Brady would win again. | ✅ |
| Donald Trump | 2017 | Patriots: Predicted a win by 8 points. | ✅ |
| Donald Trump | 2019 | Patriots: Publicly backed Kraft and Brady. | ✅ |
| Donald Trump | 2025 | Chiefs: Backed Mahomes and cited Brittany Mahomes' support of his campaign. | ❌ |
