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85. Strange Relationship of Trump with NFL

Sun Jan 25, 2026, 02:45 AM

11 hrs ago

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Most, if not all, of the NFL owners are publicly Trump supporters.
Trump tried a few times to become a NFL owner but failed.

Trump owned the USFL New Jersey Generals in the 1980s.
USFL had some success until some of the owners, led by Trump, decided to compete in the fall with the NFL.
The USFL had to fold but sued the NFL for antitrust.
Some felt the move was an attempt to force a merger between the two leagues.

The NFL attorney decided he need a villain and of course picked Trump.
Trump's testimony on the stand contradicted on several points the NFL commissioner at the time, Pete Rozelle.
The USFL won their case but were only awarded $3 in effective damages.

NFL is a club Trump wished he was a member.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/sep/11/the-day-donald-trumps-narcissism-killed-the-usfl

I am not sure if this is in Rick Wilson's book; but another of the long list of cases of everything Trump touches dies.

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Trump confirms he will not attend Super Bowl because of music acts: 'I'm anti-them' [View all] BumRushDaShow 23 hrs ago OP

Gooood Prairie Gates 23 hrs ago #1

As usual, the media is reporting the shockingly abnormal as normal PSPS 23 hrs ago #2

I don't know what is the most abnormal Bluetus 17 hrs ago #54

Green Day HATES Mango Mussolini Envirogal 13 hrs ago #80

Trump made his ascension based on breaking all the social and diplomatic norms Bluetus 3 hrs ago #88

Damn you save the taxpayers money vapor2 23 hrs ago #3

What a P word. LudwigPastorius 23 hrs ago #4

I think "poltroon" is the word you're looking for Klondike Kat 18 hrs ago #38

...or pusillanimous punk. LudwigPastorius 18 hrs ago #40

Excellent response. MontanaMama 18 hrs ago #49

Thanks for teaching me a new word, I'm going to start using it now. n/t tinymontgomery 15 hrs ago #70

Piggy or the kitty synonym? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 16 hrs ago #60

Good JBTaurus83 22 hrs ago #5

Saves wear on crowds throat from booing. NT Festivito 22 hrs ago #6

He knows that's just what's gonna happen BaronChocula 22 hrs ago #15

Indeed - with the entire planet watching.... richdj25 22 hrs ago #17

He would fall asleep faster than the justice department can make up lies. twodogsbarking 22 hrs ago #7

Ha! Plus the final four teams are all from blue states hauckeye 22 hrs ago #8

"All it does is sow hatred. Terrible," Trump said." That's all trump does BlueWaveNeverEnd 22 hrs ago #9

Every accusation is a confession. MLWR 22 hrs ago #19

The booing would be overwhelming. That's why. FloridaBlues 22 hrs ago #10

He knows he'd get booed, probably worse than last time. NYC Liberal 22 hrs ago #11

He knows he will be booed unmercifully and treated disrespectfully kimbutgar 22 hrs ago #12

Bingo LiberalLovinLug 16 hrs ago #66

Good. It will save taxpayers millions. nt SunSeeker 22 hrs ago #13

At least we know the trophy won't get stolen. Buddyzbuddy 22 hrs ago #14

It may make the Super Bowl watchable fujiyamasan 22 hrs ago #16

I first heard of him when he did a video with Cardi B that was very popular BumRushDaShow 22 hrs ago #18

Yeah, Green Day caught my attention nuxvomica 22 hrs ago #22

He's just skeered someone will take pot shots at him. MLWR 22 hrs ago #20

Praise the LORD! I won't have to see his ugly face while watching the SB. n/t Jacson6 22 hrs ago #21

So that's all it takes to get rid of him? newdeal2 22 hrs ago #23

I'm disappointed AverageOldGuy 21 hrs ago #24

'"I'm anti-them. I think it's a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible," Trump said.' Are you talking Wonder Why 21 hrs ago #25

Cool. I might actually watch it then. Ritabert 21 hrs ago #26

His handlers are afraid that his appearance there might end up like the final appearance of J.I. Rodale in 1971 synni 21 hrs ago #27

I'd use pay-per-view to see that! n/t Chemical Bill 19 hrs ago #32

Did anyone invite Chump to the Super Bowl? I very much doubt it FakeNoose 21 hrs ago #28

Most fans absolutely wouldn't want him there Wiz Imp 16 hrs ago #65

I am sure a lot of people who will be in attendance and BlueKota 21 hrs ago #29

I'd guess he was never going to go. He just seizes the opportunity Bristlecone 20 hrs ago #30

Good DownriverDem 20 hrs ago #31

He knows the San Francisco Bay Area is unfriendly terrority right in the middle of Newsom's state ificandream 19 hrs ago #33

The president is a snowflake purr-rat beauty 19 hrs ago #34

He knows he will be loudly jeered Joe Cool 17 hrs ago #51

This isn't news.. Escape 19 hrs ago #35

"I don't like the show or the Music" chouchou 19 hrs ago #36

How often has any president attended the Super Bowl? LastLiberal in PalmSprings 18 hrs ago #37

A sitting President has attended the Superbowl twice Polybius 17 hrs ago #58

At least it's obvious that he's not a president for all Americans. Baitball Blogger 18 hrs ago #39

Sounds like a Bettie 18 hrs ago #41

There aren't many non-partisan venues left he CAN attend. lpbk2713 18 hrs ago #42

Anti-them means Un-American, I guess... nt Gore1FL 18 hrs ago #43

Response from the NFL jmowreader 18 hrs ago #44

LOL. What a relief for SF and the fans! ananda 18 hrs ago #45

Every decent person in America "opposes the president's agenda". mwb970 18 hrs ago #46

But Davos Is Closer....Not! 🛫⛷ ColoringFool 18 hrs ago #47

TRANSLATION: Trump Confirms He Will Not Attend Super Bowl: "They're ALL Anti-ME Rocknation 18 hrs ago #48

He knows he will be loudly jeered Joe Cool 17 hrs ago #50

Excellent.................. Lovie777 17 hrs ago #52

Good VanceFan 17 hrs ago #53

TACO - Trump Always Chickens Out RainCaster 17 hrs ago #55

Not only won't he not attend the game, I think he will plan another attack chicoescuela 17 hrs ago #56

I call bullshit on his statement.... William Gustafson 17 hrs ago #57

Oh bullshit Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 16 hrs ago #59

The article directly contradicts the headline. Wiz Imp 16 hrs ago #61

"I've gotten great hands" llmart 15 hrs ago #71

Excellent. creon 16 hrs ago #62

I am sure everyone will be happy. riverbendviewgal 16 hrs ago #63

LIAR! He's afraid of the BOOs! LMAO! "TACO"! Trump always Jack Valentino 16 hrs ago #64

"All it does is sow hatred" Skittles 16 hrs ago #67

Considering all the Trumpstein Center cancellations TexLaProgressive 16 hrs ago #68

Not welcome in California. usonian 15 hrs ago #69

Snow, meet Flake. Beartracks 15 hrs ago #72

No worries, the Lombardi trophy can be delivered to the White House. Permanut 14 hrs ago #73

Good MissouriDem47 14 hrs ago #74

! Marcuse 13 hrs ago #75

I'm so glad we won't have to see that ugly mug when we're trying to enjoy the game. Sogo 13 hrs ago #76

"All I do is sow hatred. Terrible," Trump said. RainCaster 13 hrs ago #77

Big, tough p*ssy!!!!!!!! BigmanPigman 13 hrs ago #78

WTF SalamanderSleeps 13 hrs ago #79

Real reason: tens of thousands booing him where EVERYONE will see it. JHB 12 hrs ago #81

My fever dream is for Trump to come to California and be arrested; PufPuf23 12 hrs ago #82

As someone who drives the Bay Area freeways for work SouthBayDem 12 hrs ago #83

I think it's more likely because he knows he'll be booed Figarosmom 11 hrs ago #84

Strange Relationship of Trump with NFL bmichaelh 11 hrs ago #85

Mahalo, Bad Bunny & Green Day... We Owe You!! Cha 10 hrs ago #86

So the 4 time draft dodger is dodging a Super Bowl? Quelle surprise! nt Xipe Totec 9 hrs ago #87