The game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets was halted after a female fan sprinted onto the field waving a pro-Donald Trump sign as former President Donald Trump watched from the VIP box.
The female fan, who has not yet been identified, entered the field at Pittsburgh's Acrizier Stadium during Sunday's game carrying a sign that read “Trump, Secure the Border.” Kamala border opening. ”
The woman received cheers from the Pittsburgh crowd, but was not included in NBC's broadcast of the game due to the game being suspended.
After she reached the 40-yard line, she was grabbed by security and taken out of the stadium.
Trump was in the VIP box at the game, watching the Steelers defeat the Jets 37-15. He arrived midway through the first quarter.
Trump did not allow fans onto the field, but waved to soccer fans from his suite as the crowd cheered, according to social media footage posted by Trump campaign staff.
Footage showed Trump standing in his suite, pumping his fists as the crowd chanted “America, America!”
“President @realDonaldTrump arrives at Acresure Stadium to shout USA,” wrote Margo Martin, the Trump campaign's deputy director of communications. Video she posted on X.
Pennsylvania is a key battleground state for Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris as they aim to win the necessary 270 electoral votes.
The game was a welcome respite for Trump, who was making Pittsburgh his last stop on the campaign trail.
After the game, President Trump wrote on Truth Social: “Thank you to the Steelers fans for the wonderful welcome tonight.” “November 5th will be the most important day in our country's history! MAGA 2024!!!”
The presidential candidate rallied earlier this weekend with former Steelers stars Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell, who formally endorsed the Republican candidate.
A Steelers spokesperson later clarified that Trump was a guest of the suite owner and not of the team.
After Sunday's win, the Steelers improved to 5-2, while the Jets fell to a disappointing 2-5.
President Trump was discovered earlier that day. He works as a fry cook at McDonald's in the Keystone State.
