Trump to Sit Down with NBC for Super Bowl 60 Interview

The pre-recorded interview will air before the big game's kickoff.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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President Donald Trump will participate in a pre-recorded interview with NBC's Tom Llamas that will air during the network's Super Bowl 60 pregame coverage. The interview was recorded on February 4th, and portions of it have already been released. Trump will not be attending the game in person, opting instead to host a watch party at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.

Why it matters

The tradition of the Super Bowl host network interviewing the sitting U.S. president dates back to 2004. While some presidents have continued the practice, others like Trump and Biden have not always participated every year they were in office. The interview provides a high-profile platform for the president to address the nation ahead of the big game.

The details

NBC's pre-game coverage of Super Bowl 60 begins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 8th. The Trump interview is expected to air sometime before the 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff, though the exact timing is unclear. Those without cable can stream NBC's coverage on Peacock or Fubo TV. Trump told the New York Post in January that he is "anti-them" regarding the NFL's choice of performers like Green Day and Bad Bunny for the pregame and halftime shows.

  • The interview was pre-recorded on February 4, 2026.
  • The interview will air on NBC during the Super Bowl 60 pregame coverage on February 8, 2026, before the 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who will be participating in a pre-recorded interview with NBC that will air during the Super Bowl 60 pregame coverage.

Tom Llamas

An NBC News correspondent who conducted the pre-recorded interview with President Trump.

New England Patriots

One of the teams competing in Super Bowl 60.

Seattle Seahawks

One of the teams competing in Super Bowl 60.

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What they’re saying

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

— Donald Trump, President of the United States (New York Post)

What’s next

The interview will air during NBC's Super Bowl 60 pregame coverage on February 8, 2026, before the 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff.

The takeaway

The president's pre-Super Bowl interview provides a high-profile platform to address the nation, though Trump has not always participated in the tradition during his time in office. His critical comments about the NFL's choice of performers for the game's festivities also highlight the ongoing political tensions surrounding the league.