The team has beefed up security as former President Trump is scheduled to attend a Pittsburgh Steelers game on Sunday night. President Trump is scheduled to watch Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson make his first start for the team against Aaron Rodgers' New York Jets.
The Steelers released a statement Saturday announcing new security protocols and warning fans about possible delays.
“As former President Trump plans to attend Sunday night's game as a guest of his personal suite owner, we are working with the Secret Service and local authorities to ensure the safety and security of all fans.” said in a statement. “As always, we remain committed to providing the same fan experience at every Steelers home game at Acresure Stadium.
“We encourage fans to arrive early to the parking lot and gate to enjoy the pregame experience and in-game celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of our Super Bowl IX team. .”
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson, 3, warms up before a game against the Las Vegas Raiders on October 13, 2024 at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. (Stephen R. Silvany/Imagn Images)
President Trump is visiting western Pennsylvania this weekend and is scheduled to attend a rally in the nearby town of Latrobe on Saturday before attending the game. Trump was joined at the rally by former Steelers stars Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell. They are also scheduled to accompany President Trump to his game on Sunday night.
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The Steelers are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the team's 1974 Super Bowl season.
President Trump last attended a big football game at the University of Georgia on September 28, watching the Bulldogs play the Alabama Crimson Tide. His appearance at the game venue was met with chants of “USA!”
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell were arrested at a campaign rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on October 19, 2024, after Brown spoke in support of Republican presidential candidate former President Trump. , got off the stage. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Butler, Pennsylvaniathe site of the first of two assassination attempts on President Trump's life this year. In both cases, the Secret Service has come under intense criticism.
A bipartisan panel of former law enforcement and government officials this week condemned the Secret Service's response to President Trump's July 13 Butler rally.
“The Secret Service as an agency requires fundamental reform to carry out its mission,” the committee said in a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “Without that reform, the independent review committee believes that another deacon can and will happen again.”
Acrizier Stadium in Pittsburgh before the Pittsburgh Steelers host the San Francisco 49ers. (Charles LeClair/USA Today Sports)
new fox news investigation In Pennsylvania, Harris has a narrow 2-point lead (50% to 48%) among registered voters over Trump, but they are tied among likely voters, at 49% each.
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President Trump's most loyal supporters include men, whites without college degrees, independents, and rural voters. He has nearly doubled his lead among men and a small number of independents since July.
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