Anyone who’s been following President Donald Trump’s time in politics knows that his interviews tend toward the grab-bag variety, jumping from commenting on serious policy issues and current events, to giving his honest opinion on celebrities and what’s happening in pop culture. Since it’s something he’s skilled at doing, that likely isn’t going to change anytime soon.
Earlier on Sunday, we brought you a few advance clips of Trump’s pre-Super Bowl sit-down interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, in which he talked to the “Fox News Sunday” anchor about how proud he is of the swift work of the Department of Government Efficiency and Elon Musk, and keeping the promises he made on the campaign trail to gut wasteful spending in the swamp of Washington, D.C.
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But there was more in the full interview that aired during the Fox pre-show for Sunday’s big game. As an icebreaker, Baier asked him why he decided to attend this year’s Super Bowl, becoming the first sitting president to do so. Trump’s initial reaction was one of surprise, as he said he’d “assumed many presidents” had attended before, then added that he thought it “would be a good thing for the country,” as it takes on “a whole new life” with the start of the new administration.
Then Baier asked him to reflect on how the 47th presidential term differs from his first time in the Oval Office in 2016:
WATCH: Fox’s @BretBaier: 19 state AGs filed a lawsuit and a judge agreed with them to restrict Elon Musk and Doge from accessing Treasury Department data and payment systems. What do you make of that?
Trump: I disagree 100%. I think it’s crazy… pic.twitter.com/5iVXBczULb
— TV News Now (@TVNewsNow) February 9, 2025
That truly ties in to the later questions about DOGE, and Trump’s level of trust in Musk and others on his new team this time.
There was also a question that is sure to garner the ire of Canadian President Justin Trudeau, on whether Pres. Trump is serious about Canada becoming America’s 51st state;
BREAKING: President Trump just DOUBLED DOWN on his plan to annex Canada and make it State #51.
Fox Guy: “Is it a real thing?”
President Trump: “I think Canada would be much better off being a 51st state because we lose $200 billion a year with Canada, and I’m not gonna let that… pic.twitter.com/dKijDKs1sx
— George (@BehizyTweets) February 9, 2025
Finally, in one of those off-the-cuff answers we’ve come to expect from Trump on pop culture, he talked about Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ MAGA-loving wife, Brittany–then gave his prediction on who he thinks will win the game:
“She’s a Trump fan. She’s a MAGA fan, so I happen to love her.”
President Trump shouts out “phenomenal” @BrittanyLynne for her support during his Super Bowl interview with @BretBaier. pic.twitter.com/Ovc7R5pgWT
— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 9, 2025
You can watch the full interview below:
FULL INTERVIEW: Watch President Trump’s exclusive, in-depth interview with @BretBaier ahead of Super Bowl LIX. pic.twitter.com/o0YaVXPn2f
— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 9, 2025
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