Trump Showcases Allies and Controversial Guest at Army-Navy Game

President-elect Donald Trump attends the 125th Army-Navy game with key GOP figures, defense nominees, and Daniel Penny, days after Penny’s acquittal in a high-profile case.

President-elect Donald Trump attended the Army-Navy football game, joined by Vice President-elect JD Vance, Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth, and other key allies.
Daniel Penny, recently acquitted in the 2023 subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely, was invited by Vance and joined Trump in his suite at the game.
Trump received a warm reception from the crowd, with chants of 'USA' and cheers as he appeared on the stadium's video screen alongside Elon Musk and others.
The event provided a platform for Trump to highlight his emerging administration, including controversial defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, whose confirmation faces scrutiny over past allegations.
The presence of Penny, a polarizing figure in debates over racial justice and public safety, underscored the political and cultural divides surrounding the case.