Overview
- President Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president in nearly 50 years to attend a regular‑season NFL game, appearing at Washington’s loss to Detroit on Nov. 9.
- Fans delivered a loud, mixed reaction when he was shown on the videoboard and introduced at halftime, which a White House pool report described as a near‑deafening roar of boos and cheers.
- Trump administered a Salute to Service Oath of Enlistment during the break; video widely shared showed an awkward moment as he read the line “and state your name” while leading the oath.
- He spent roughly eight minutes in the Fox Sports booth discussing football, briefly calling a play and asserting the country is doing well during the ongoing government shutdown.
- ESPN reported White House intermediaries contacted Commanders ownership about naming the future D.C. stadium after Trump, a notion praised by the press secretary; no agreement has been announced and approvals would be required.