Former President Donald Trump made a special appearance at the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets on Sunday night. The crowd erupted into chants of “USA” when he was spotted at the game. However, one enthusiastic fan decided to take it a step further by running onto the field with a sign that read, “Trump secure border, Harris open border.”
Despite being swiftly removed from the field, another round of “USA” chants broke out. The former president had been campaigning in Pennsylvania over the weekend and even held a rally in nearby Latrobe, where he was joined by former Steelers stars Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell. The duo also attended the game with him in a suite, adding to the excitement of the evening.
During the game, Brown tossed “Trump/Vance” towels to the crowd, paying homage to the famous “Terrible Towels” in Pittsburgh. The Steelers went on to dominate the Jets with a final score of 37-15, despite the Jets acquiring Aaron Rodgers’ favorite wide receiver, Davante Adams. Adams was held to just three catches for 30 yards in his Jets debut, marking a successful defensive effort by the Steelers.
The game also marked the debut of Russell Wilson with the Steelers, following a strong start to the season by Justin Fields. Before the game, Trump even shared an AI-generated photo of himself as a Steelers player wearing the number 47, adding a fun and lighthearted touch to the event.
Overall, it was an eventful night at the Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, with the presence of the former president adding an extra layer of excitement to the game. The unexpected fan moment on the field only added to the memorable experience for all in attendance.