Trump questions NFL decision to play Steelers vs. Saints game in Paris
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump voiced concerns about the NFL's decision to hold the Steelers-Saints game in Paris amid widespread protests and unrest in France, suggesting the game should have been postponed due to safety risks.
- Despite over 2,000 arrests and violent protests across France, including in Paris, NFL officials and teams expressed confidence in their security measures and coordination with French authorities and the U.S. State Department.
- The NFL game is scheduled at Stade de France in St. Denis, a suburb near but not directly affected by the most intense rioting, while a Paris Saint-Germain soccer match was postponed to ease police workload.
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Vice President Peter O'Reilly emphasized close monitoring and cooperation with local officials to ensure safety during the event.
