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President Trump Congratulates Super Bowl Bound Patriots

BOSTON (CBS) – It looks like President Donald Trump enjoyed the Patriots' overtime win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Shortly after the game ended, Trump congratulated owner Robert Kraft along with Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and the rest of the team.

"Will be a fantastic Super Bowl!" Trump tweeted.

Trump and Kraft had differences of opinion on NFL national anthem protests. But the president has said he considers Kraft a friend, and the pair has spoken about a variety of issues including the World Cup and Trump's tax bill.

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