Former Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz told Newsmax on Saturday that President Donald Trump's attending the Super Bowl is just another example of how "he is authentic. He cares about this country, and he cares about people."
On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs will look to three-peat as they take on the Philadelphia Eagles at 6:30 p.m. EST from the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, a rematch of the 2023 championship. Trump will be the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl.
Holtz, to whom Trump awarded the Medal of Freedom in 2020, said he thinks the president "will do a tremendous job" during his second stint in the White House.
"We have to get rid of all the waste that we have in our government. And it bothers me that some of the politicians don't want to do that, because they must be getting a kickback. I don't know, but it's not the right thing to do," Holtz said during an appearance on "Saturday Report."
Holtz, who lead Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship, said while his "heart says go with the Kansas City Chiefs, my head says you need to go with the Eagles."
"They're the better team. I think, number one, the Eagles have the better roster. Their offensive line is outstanding. Barkley's a great running back. "However, I think it's hard to go against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. I think that makes it very difficult," he added.
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