Philadelphia Eagles fans’ Super Bowl celebrations turned chaotic as violence erupted in the city. After midnight, videos surfaced showing fans setting fires, looting trucks, and clashing with police in downtown Philadelphia. One clip posted on social media captured fans in Eagles jerseys ransacking a laundry truck and tossing white sheets into the air while police officers on motorbikes watched. Shortly after, another video appeared to show fans setting the stolen laundry on fire in the middle of the street.
Other revelers gathered around the flames, adding to the disorder. Police struggled to control the crowd as fireworks were set off among the fans. The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Emergency Management later urged people to leave the area and follow public safety instructions to avoid further incidents.
The violence came after the Eagles’ dominant Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Eagles’ defense overwhelmed Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, preventing Kansas City from securing a historic third straight championship. Quarterback Jalen Hurts led Philadelphia’s offense with two touchdown passes and a rushing score, earning him the Super Bowl MVP title. Meanwhile, the Eagles’ defense, led by Vic Fangio, applied relentless pressure on Mahomes, making key plays throughout the game.
Cooper DeJean celebrated his 22nd birthday with a game-changing interception returned for a touchdown, while Josh Sweat consistently pressured Mahomes. Ultimately, the Eagles secured a 40-22 victory, marking their second-ever Super Bowl championship. Head coach Nicholas Sirianni praised the team’s all-around effort, emphasizing that the win was a collective achievement.
During the game, notable figures such as Taylor Swift, Alana Haim, and Este Haim were spotted in attendance at the Superdome. The event also marked a historic moment as Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Super Bowl. Before the game, he met with first responders and families of victims from a tragic New Year’s Day attack in the French Quarter.
Entering the stadium through a tunnel near the Chiefs’ end zone, Trump received a mixed reception from the crowd, with both cheers and boos heard. He spent the first half watching the game with New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and other dignitaries before leaving at halftime. While traveling back to Florida, Trump made a controversial remark about Taylor Swift on his social media platform, claiming she was booed by the crowd and criticizing her supporters.
