New Orleans increases security ahead of Super Bowl, Trump visit

President Trump is expected to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday, making him the first sitting president to attend the NFL's big game. His visit means even tighter security for New Orleans, a city still on edge after a terror attack killed 14 people on New Year's Day. Here's a look inside the city's stepped-up security.

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