Trump Allies Attend 'Woke' Super Bowl Despite Boycott

Karoline Leavitt and Corey Lewandowski spotted at the big game despite Trump's call for a boycott.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Former Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski and Karoline Leavitt, a Republican congressional candidate, were seen attending the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California, despite former President Trump's call for a boycott of the event over its perceived 'woke' messaging.

Why it matters

Trump has been a vocal critic of the NFL and its perceived liberal leanings, urging his supporters to boycott the Super Bowl. The presence of his allies at the game despite his boycott call highlights the divisions within the Republican party and Trump's waning influence over his former aides and supporters.

The details

Lewandowski, a longtime Trump confidant, and Leavitt, who worked in the Trump White House, were photographed at the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California on February 9, 2026. This came despite Trump's public calls for his supporters to boycott the game, which he has criticized as being too 'woke'.

  • The Super Bowl took place on February 9, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

The players

Corey Lewandowski

A former senior advisor and campaign manager for former President Donald Trump.

Karoline Leavitt

A Republican congressional candidate who previously worked in the Trump White House.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who called for a boycott of the Super Bowl.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions within the Republican party, as some of Trump's closest allies appear to be distancing themselves from his more extreme positions, even on high-profile cultural issues like the Super Bowl.