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President and First Lady Send Best Wishes to Teams and Fans Ahead of Super Bowl LX

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Key takeaways

  • The White House issued a presidential message on February 8, 2026, ahead of Super Bowl LX.
  • The statement specifically wishes good luck to the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
  • The message ties the Super Bowl to the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence and reflects on football’s place in American history.
  • It honors patriots who secured independence and the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • The President and First Lady congratulate both teams as they compete for the National Football League’s Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Follow Up Questions

What is Super Bowl LX and when is it played?Expand

Super Bowl LX is the National Football League’s championship game for the 2025 season; it was scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California (typical U.S. kickoff time is the evening window, about 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT).

Who are the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks?Expand

They are professional National Football League franchises: the New England Patriots (AFC team based in Foxborough, Massachusetts; one of the league’s most decorated franchises with multiple Super Bowl titles) and the Seattle Seahawks (NFC team based in Seattle, Washington; Super Bowl champions in the 2013 season).

What is the Vince Lombardi Trophy?Expand

The Vince Lombardi Trophy is the sterling‑silver trophy awarded each year to the Super Bowl winner; it was designed and is produced by Tiffany & Co. and is named in honor of legendary coach Vince Lombardi.

Why does the statement reference 250 years of American independence?Expand

Because 2026 is the United States’ 250th anniversary (the Semiquincentennial or “America250”), the White House linked the national milestone to the Super Bowl as part of broader commemorations of 250 years of independence.

Who formally issues statements like this from the White House — the President alone or the White House communications office?Expand

Official messages like this are presented as presidential (the page is titled a “Presidential Message”) but are produced and distributed by the White House communications apparatus (e.g., the Office of Communications/Press Office) on the President’s behalf.

Why does the message specifically mention the Armed Forces in connection with a sporting event?Expand

The Armed Forces are commonly mentioned in national ceremonial messages because their service is publicly honored as protecting national freedoms and traditions; the White House explicitly links military service to the freedoms that allow Americans to gather and celebrate events like the Super Bowl.

Who is Melania in this message and what role does the First Lady typically play in White House statements?Expand

“Melania” refers to First Lady Melania Trump; the First Lady is often included in presidential greetings and ceremonial statements and typically participates as a co-signer or partner in public ceremonial messages and outreach issued by the White House communications team.

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