NFL games have always been about intense competition on the field, but this past Sunday, the drama extended to the skies above Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium. As the Steelers prepared to face off against the New York Jets in a crucial Week 7 match, a plane flew overhead with a banner that read, “TRUMP AND JETS FANS BOTH JAGOFFS FROM NYC.” The phrase, blending political commentary with football rivalry, immediately drew attention from fans below.
The timing of the message was noteworthy. Former President Donald Trump was attending the game, watching from a private suite. Trump, in the midst of his election campaign, waved to fans during the first quarter, receiving chants of “USA” from supporters in the crowd. His presence at the game was part of a busy day, which included a stop at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, where he worked the fry station and served takeout bags at the drive-thru. He later attended a town hall event in Lancaster before heading to Pittsburgh for the game.
While Trump engaged with fans, the plane’s message added an extra layer of spectacle to the day. Jets fans, already tense about their team’s performance, found themselves caught in the crossfire of this cheeky jab. The banner, which equated both Trump and Jets fans as “jagoffs” (a Pittsburgh slang term), undoubtedly stoked conversations in the stadium and on social media.
Despite the aerial distraction, Trump appeared unfazed, continuing to enjoy the game from his suite. His presence was welcomed by a segment of the crowd, who appreciated his break from campaign duties to catch some NFL action. The Steelers-Jets clash remained intense on the field, but for many, the unexpected aerial message became the talk of the day.
