Trump questions NFL decision to go ahead with Paris game amid unrest
Trump raises safety concerns
Trump questioned the NFL’s decision to stage the Steelers–Saints game in Paris amid unrest. Speaking Friday, he said the league could have postponed it, adding that France was “really in trouble.” He told reporters he thought Saturday might be a bad day in France and said that was a reason to worry about the event.
France prepares for demonstrations
Further demonstrations over the high cost of living are expected on Saturday. Museums are closing, and the government is sending more security personnel to avoid a repeat of violent unrest last week.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said preparations were made in consultation with U.S. and French authorities. He also said street protests “are not unusual in France.”
Rodgers backs NFL preparations
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Friday that the NFL was alert to events in France. He said the game mattered to the league and that it would not be held if it were unsafe. Rodgers made the comments at the team’s hotel in Paris.
Key points
- Trump said the NFL could have postponed its Paris game amid unrest.
- France is preparing for more high-cost-of-living demonstrations on Saturday.
- The NFL said it coordinated preparations with U.S. and French authorities.
- Paris police requested moving the PSG-Lyon fixture to Monday evening.