The Kansas City Chiefs star, Chris Jones, looked for President Donald Trump to shake his hand before the Super Bowl match on Sunday.
The imposing defense player addressed President Trump moments after him and his security details arrived in the field.
Jones was seen approaching the president, but maintaining a respectful distance while Trump greeted the crowd and threw his fist in the air.
Initially, Trump did not notice his presence and began to move away, but doubled when he noticed that Jones was waiting for his moment to approach.
The video of the brief exchange between the two men caused praise online, with Maga fans celebrating Jones for his public exhibition of respect for Trump.
'The Chris Jones player came out specifically to shake the hand of President Trump just before the Super Bowl. The United States is healing, “said one.
'This is the most priest that the Super Bowl has been in a long time. The United States is healing and feels really good.
Others said they were shocked by “how big are the liners of the NFL”, since Jones rose over President Trump, which is 6.3. ”
Kansas City Chiefs, Chris Jones, looked for President Donald Trump to shake his hand in front of the Super Bowl match on Sunday
The imposing defense player addressed President Trump moments after him and his security detail arrived in the field
Another added: “Rooting the Eagles, but KC could be the most magic team in the League.”
Trump had previously predicted a victory of the Chiefs, praising the Marshal of Campo Patrick Mahomes and indicating that the 29 -year -old would take his team to victory.
He is also a fan of Mahomes' wife, Brittany, who supported Trump and the Maga Movement during his electoral campaign.
“I have seen this great quartback, which, by the way, has a phenomenal wife, is fine, is a Trump fan,” said the president. “She is a fan of magician, so I love her.”
She is a great person. I saw her be interviewed … She's great and he's great.
Jones has been celebrated by his patriotism during the postseason, often destroying and exciting himself during the actions of the national anthem.
Sunday was no exception. Jones cleaned the tears during the interpretation of the National Anthem of Jon Baptiste.
But although Jones, 30, was clearly moved by Batiste's performance, the fans who observed did not deeply like the interpretation in Caesars Superdome.
The video of the brief exchange between the two men caused online praise, with Maga fans celebrating Jones for his public exhibition of respect for Trump
Jones was seen approaching the president but maintaining a respectful distance while Trump greeted the crowd and threw his fist in the air
Trump made history traveling to New Orleans for the game: he is the first acting president to have attended a Super Bowl
The chief star, Chris Jones, cried during the national anthem before the Super Bowl began
The American singer and composer received the honor of singing the star banner ahead of the confrontation of the Chiefs-Eagles in New Orleans, but the fans felt that the tone of the occasion was wrong.
Taking X, a spectator wrote: 'Sing the national anthem as the national anthem. It's not a jazz improvisation song! This is shameful.
Another added: 'I think you do not respect the national anthem when trying jazz. I'm sorry, but I'm not sorry.
Kansas City fans believe that Jones's tears are good luck. On the last two occasions, he cleaned his tears with bare hands, but at night in New Orleans, he had a handkerchief with him.
Trump made history when traveling to New Orleans for the game as the first acting president to have attended a Super Bowl.
Speaking in an interview with the Super Bowl Fox station before the game, Trump predicted that the chiefs would be victorious against the Philadelphia Eagles at night.
Trump said the relentless winning record of the Campo de los Chiefs Marshal, Patrick Mahomes, made him opt for Kansas City, but predicted a closed game in general.
Trump was seen in the stands with his daughter Ivanka for the national anthem, while Jones and his teammates took their usual position on the side of the field.