Trump Questions NFL Paris Game; Security Alert Issued — SkimNews
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- Trump said on October 23 that the NFL “could have probably postponed” the October 25 Pittsburgh Steelers–New Orleans Saints game in Paris, citing street protests and saying France was “really in trouble.”
- NFL said its first regular-season game held in France remained scheduled for October 25 at Stade de France, with preparations made in consultation with US and French authorities.
- State Department issued a security alert late Thursday warning Americans attending the game about numerous protest plans for Saturday, as France's government deployed a larger security presence and museums were closing.
- NFL did not immediately respond to Trump's remarks; commissioner Roger Goodell said street protests “are not unusual in France.”
- Aaron Rodgers said Friday that the NFL was alert to the situation and that “if it was unsafe, then I’m sure we wouldn’t be here.”
- Paris Saint-Germain moved its game against Lyon from Sunday to Monday evening at Paris police’s request, while the NFL game remained scheduled for Sunday.
- Pittsburgh Steelers fans had a weekend event canceled on Thursday because of security concerns.
Why it matters: For the NFL, its first French regular-season game remains scheduled for October 25 despite Trump's suggestion to postpone. The cancellation of a Steelers fan event shows that security concerns have already affected supporters, even as the NFL says it consulted French and US authorities on preparations.
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