Trump receives middle finger and cheers during controversial Steelers game performance | NFL News

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Donald Trump thanked Pittsburgh Steelers fans for the “great reception” during his game day visit on Sunday, despite widespread criticism of the event. The GOP candidate received mixed reviews while watching part of the Steelers play New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium. He had a very busy campaign day, which included a stage shift at McDonald's.

A polarizing presence in the seats

A video shows former President Trump waving from his private suite as some fans jeered at him. A fan wearing sunglasses gave a two-fingered salute to join in the boos, while a chant of “USA” was directed at the “Orange Country Menace,” as they say. The clip in question was forwarded by Margo Martin, a Trump campaign staffer, as an example of the divisive atmosphere at the stadium. Another fan tries to calm the situation by calling out the two-finger salute.
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Two other fans also give him the bird

Additional footage and an Associated Press photo showed at least one other fan in the crowd flipping Trump the bird during the game. On his Truth Social website, Trump claimed he thanked Steelers fans for the warm welcome, although it was clear his attendance was controversial. He was the guest of an unknown suite owner at the event.

Controversy over attendance at sporting events

Sporting events were often a battlefield for the garrulous businessman. The year before, he received similarly mixed reactions to his attendance at a game between Iowa and Iowa State, when he received some boos and cheers from college football fans. An account that is pro-Trump

The bigger picture

This latest incident raises the issue of politics and sports, a topic that illustrates the polarized aspect of public opinion towards Trump. The reactions he receives at public rallies will determine the level of his acceptance among voters as he progresses through the campaign. Whether cheers or boos, the aura for him and against him continues to build.
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