LOADINGERROR LOADINGPresident Donald Trump was once again met with both loud boos and some cheers while attending the Washington Commanders football game in Maryland on Sunday night. Many members of the crowd vocally booed when Trump and the rest of his entourage were projected onto the stadium’s screen in the first half, while others clapped and yelled in apparent support. Advertisement
During halftime, Trump also participated in an enlistment ceremony for members of the military and inspired a similar response as he was shown conducting it. At times, the sound of the boos appeared to overpower that of Trump’s voice as he gave remarks over the speaker system. According to a pool report from The New York Post’s Steve Nelson, crowd members could be seen giving a “thumbs down” gesture as Trump presided over the ceremony, while one woman was seen shaking both middle fingers at the president. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also attended the game with the president. The Commanders game marks the latest sporting event when Trump has faced backlash from the crowd: He was also booed while attending the U.S. Open in September, as well as when he attended the FIFA Club World Cup in July. Advertisement
Trump is also the first sitting President to attend a regular-season NFL game since former President Jimmy Carter did in 1978. He has previously criticized the Commanders for failing to change the team’s name back to the Washington Redskins, a racist moniker. Prior to his attendance at the game on Sunday, Air Force One did a flyover over the stadium, which Trump touted as “the greatest flyover ever.” He also joined Fox commentators in the booth during the game’s third quarter and praised certain players while discussing his high school football experience. And he’s reportedly eager for the team’s new football stadium to be named after him, according to an ESPN report.RelatedTrumpNFLwashington commandersTrump Getting Booed At The U.S. Open Is Sparking Quite The ConversationAlabama Republican Booed Out Of Town Hall While Attempting To Defend TrumpSoccer Fans Brutally Boo Trump During The FIFA Club World Cup