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Trump, Swift and the crushed Chiefs: Super Bowl highlights

Here are some highlights from the 59th Super Bowl.
By AFP/RSS

NEW YORK, Feb 10: Philadelphia's 40-22 Super Bowl victory on Sunday was marked by the presence of President Donald Trump, crowds booing Taylor Swift, and Kansas City's crushing loss.


Here are some highlights from the 59th Super Bowl.


Donald Trump in the house

The first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl took a small lap of the field before settling into his box to watch the game.


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Although First Lady Melania was absent, he was accompanied by other members of the Trump clan -- including his daughter Ivanka and son Eric.


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His appearance on the giant screens during the national anthem was met with applause, but he left before the end of the game.


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Boo Taylor Swift

The queen of pop was booed when she appeared on the Caesars Superdome screens during a break in play.


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The singer turned her head to face the camera with a slightly embarrassed smile.


Swift, who is from Pennsylvania, home of the Eagles, had come to support her partner Travis Kelce, playing for Kansas City.


Hip-hop touchdown

Kendrick Lamar becomes the first hip-hop artist to solo the halftime concert.