The flight time from Washington D.C. to California (where tonight’s game is being played) ranges from five to six hours, so Trump is right in opining that it would make for a long trip.

That said, speculation heavily implies that there’s a second, perhaps more telling reason that Trump isn’t taking the time out of his busy schedule to attend the biggest occasion on the NFL’s calendar.

Trump made no secret of his disdain for two of the artists set to perform songs at this year’s Super Bowl. Green Day were charged with delivering the opening ceremony – which they did with aplomb – while Bad Bunny will be performing the halftime show.

“I’m anti-them,” Trump said. “I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible.”

Puerto Rican entertainer Bad Bunny refused to perform in the US last year over concerns that ICE would carry out raids at his concerts. He did, however, accept the invitation to perform at the Super Bowl.

“What I’m feeling goes beyond myself, it’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown,” he said at the time. “This is for my people, my culture and our history.”

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