The Super Bowl is the ultimate event for football fans, with tickets often costing an arm and a leg. While many fans shell out huge amounts to catch the game and the halftime show, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Super Bowl experience was far more expensive. It’s estimated that he spent between $15 million and $20 million due to the costs of Secret Service protection, air travel, motorcades, and stadium security. Despite this, he made history as the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl. But the story didn’t end there—Trump left the game early, sparking widespread online speculation. Let’s explore some of the theories behind his early exit.

Trump is a Chiefs Supporter

One theory that gained traction on Twitter was the idea that Trump left early because he was upset about the game’s outcome. The Kansas City Chiefs, the team he was supposedly rooting for, were getting dominated by the Philadelphia Eagles.Donald Trump has never officially stated which team he supports, but he has been more positive about the Chiefs in the past. It’s been reported that Patrick Mahomes’ wife, Brittany Mahomes, is rumored to be a Trump fan, which could explain his preference for the team.

Travis Kelce, the Chiefs’ star tight-end, also mentioned it was an “honor” to play in front of any president. This led one fan to sarcastically tweet: “Imagine saying ‘it’s an honor’ for Trump to watch you play at the Super Bowl only for him to leave early cause y’all was getting beat so bad. LOOOOSSEEERRRRRR.” The Chiefs eventually lost the game 40-22, and some believe Trump’s early exit could be tied to the team’s poor performance.

Donald Trump Was Offended by Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Performance

Another theory making the rounds is that Donald Trump left early because of Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show. While many focused on Lamar’s shots at fellow rapper Drake, there were also political elements in his performance that some interpreted as digs at Trump. One of the standout lines was a change to the phrase: “The revolution is about to be televised, you picked the right time but the wrong guy.”

Fans quickly connected the performance to Donald Trump, with one tweeting: “Kendrick Lamar dissed Trump and protested the United States in front of him and Donald Trump got scared and left the Super Bowl early. It just doesn’t get any better than that.” Lamar also made a reference to “forty acres and a mule,” a promise to freed slaves, and had Samuel L. Jackson appear as ‘Uncle Sam.’ Many saw this as a direct political statement that could have upset Trump.

It Was Just a Matter of Logistics

Not all theories about Trump’s departure are as dramatic. Some fans believe that the real reason Trump left early was due to security and logistics. After all, U.S. presidents are often expected to leave major events before they end, especially when the event is as chaotic as the Super Bowl. One fan pointed out, “Not just Trump. All US Presidents leave major events like this early. Imagine the security nightmare for Secret Service if he stayed until the end and left at the same time as everyone else. Doing the crowd a favor by leaving early due to road closures for motorcade to pass.”

Conclusion

While the true reason behind Donald Trump’s early exit may never be fully known, these theories certainly offer some entertaining possibilities. Whether it was disappointment over the Chiefs’ loss, discomfort with Kendrick Lamar’s performance, or simple security concerns, Trump’s departure added a bit of intrigue to an already eventful Super Bowl. Whatever the reason, one thing is for sure—it sparked plenty of conversation both online and off.