Tom Llamas to Interview President Donald Trump Before Super Bowl
As part of a Super Bowl tradition, Tom Llamas, the anchor of “NBC Nightly News,” will be conducting a pre-game interview with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, February 4. The interview will be aired on “NBC Nightly News” at 6:30 p.m. eastern time on that day, with an extended version streaming on “Top Story with Tom Llamas” on NBC News Now at 7 p.m.
An additional segment of the interview will be shown during NBC’s Super Bowl pre-game show on Sunday, February 8. This move marks a shift in how news organizations handle such interviews, reflecting the changing landscape of news consumption.
In recent years, the Super Bowl pre-game interview has become less of a guarantee, with some presidents choosing to avoid them. President Trump declined an interview with NBC News in 2018, while President Joe Biden did not participate in interviews with Fox in 2023 or CBS News in 2024. This change in approach may be linked to concerns about public-speaking abilities and the evolving media landscape.
Notable TV journalists have described the Super Bowl interview as a challenging assignment. Past anchors who have conducted these interviews live include Gayle King, Scott Pelley, and Matt Lauer. However, recent interviews have been pre-taped, allowing news organizations to edit and distribute the content across various platforms.
The interview with President Trump is a significant moment for Tom Llamas and NBC News, showcasing their commitment to delivering important news content to viewers. The interview will provide insight into key issues and topics leading up to the Super Bowl, making it a must-watch event for audiences.
