Donald Trump touches down in Pittsburgh for Jets-Steelers game as he’s greeted by ex-NFL star Antonio Brown

Donald Trump has arrived in Pittsburgh as he prepares for tonight’s crucial NFL showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets.

The Republican leader was seen stepping off his private jet as the big game kicked off on Sunday night, with controversial former NFL star Antonio Brown bizarrely there to greet him on the tarmac.

Trump spent time in western Pennsylvania this weekend as he tries to win back the state that went wild in 2016 but turned blue in 2020 in next month’s election.

During a rally in Latrobe on Saturday, he also brought out former Steelers wide receiver Brown to support him at the podium.

Brown, who left Pittsburgh when he was traded to Las Vegas in 2018, mocked Democratic candidates Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as he addressed the crowd before helping register Trump voters at Acrisure Stadium ahead of Sunday’s game .

Trump was bizarrely greeted on the tarmac by ex-NFL star Antonio Brown after he landed

Nevertheless, Trump is taking time off from his election campaign to enjoy some NFL action tonight.

It’s also a crucial situation, with both the Steelers and Jets desperate for a win in Week 7.

Russell Wilson is set to make his first competitive appearance at quarterback for Pittsburgh after replacing Justin Fields as starter in a controversial move by head coach Mike Tomlin.

New York, meanwhile, heads into the game on a three-game losing skid, though new wide receiver Davante Adams is gearing up for his debut alongside legendary quarterback and close friend Aaron Rodgers.

It remains to be seen whether Trump will again cross paths with Rodgers, who could have been his political rival after nearly becoming Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate earlier this year. had become before the elections.

Entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan ultimately got the job, but the Jets star said, “I love Bobby. We had some really nice conversations.’

Brown, who attended a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, waited for the 78-year-old

Trump could be seen talking to him after walking off his private jet in Pittsburgh

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets will take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday night

Rodgers has built a close relationship with Kennedy Jr. in recent years, with both men particularly skeptical of vaccines.

He bumped into Trump at a UFC event earlier this year after fans initially claimed the former president had snubbed him.

The Steelers sent a message to their fans ahead of Trump’s visit for their Sunday Night Football game against the Jets.

While the team coordinated with officials to get their security in order before the game, the team informed fans about logistical plans for the game.

“As former President Trump is expected to attend Sunday night’s game as a guest of an individual suite holder, we are working with the Secret Service and local authorities to ensure the safety and security of all our fans,” the team’s statement said .

“As always, we will work to make the fan experience the same as always at every Steelers home game at Acrisure Stadium.

“We encourage fans to arrive early to the parking lots and gates so they can enjoy our pregame experience and our game-long celebrations in honor of the 50th anniversary of our Super Bowl IX team.”