NFL fans everywhere are reacting positively to President Donald Trump giving a challenge coin to a kid at the Lions-Commanders game over the weekend. The young fan was truly taken aback when he was called by the POTUS and handed over the coin.
Whether fans agreed or disagreed with President Trump’s policies, the moment was definitely too pure for any NFL fan to hate on. Many have been heaping praises on the POTUS for this simple yet kind act.
Commanders Kid Goes Viral After Getting Presidential Challenge Coin from Donald Trump
Commanders Kid Goes Viral After Getting Presidential Challenge Coin from Donald Trump (Screenshto via X/@MargoMartin47)
“AWESOME: President Trump called over a boy at the Lions vs. Commanders game and gave him a presidential challenge coin ‘Thank you, Mr. President! I’m honored’. This boy will remember this moment for the rest of his life (red heart emoji, US flag emoji)”Nick Sortor tweeted.
🚨 AWESOME: President Trump called over a boy at the Lions vs. Commanders game and gave him a presidential challenge coin
“Thank you, Mr. President! I’m honored.”
This boy will remember this moment for the rest of his life ❤️🇺🇸
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— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 9, 2025
“We haven’t seen a people’s president in decades. I love this!”onefan said.
“Say what you want, but Trump knows how to connect with people in a way that feels genuine.”Anotherfan echoed.
“A wholesome moment in the middle of all the chaos – that kid just got the coolest childhood story ever. Imagine show-and-tell on Monday.”yet anotherfan remarked.
Fans also could not help but admire the young fan for the way he sweetly handled all the attention from none other than the President. The fan was definitely ‘the fan’ for President Trump, even going on to look the POTUS in the eye while addressing him.
NFL Fans Praise Young Fan After Receiving Presidential Challenge Coin
NFL fans cannot help but praise the little boy who was lucky enough to get the challenge coin from President Donald Trump. Mr. Trump himself was dancing cheekily before he handed over the coin, knowing well enough the excitement that he was about to witness.
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Nov 9, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; President Donald Trump waves during halftime of a game between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
“So Awesome for that kid and he was so polite..” onefan noted.
So Awesome for that kid and he was so polite..
— JoElaine (@JoElaine1681444) November 10, 2025
“That kid is raised right. Looking him right in the eye. Firm hand shake. Refers to him as ‘Mr. President’. Good job parents.”Anotherfan echoed.
“Kudos to the parents for raising a respectful young fan!”yet anotherfan said.
Meanwhile, there were many fans who pointed out that the young fan definitely came from a wealthy and influential family, since he was able to get access to a stadium box. Nevertheless, the incident was easily an unforgettable once for the little fan and his entire family as well.
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Nov 9, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; President Donald Trump gestures to fans while standing next to U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (L) after swearing in a new group of U.S. military recruits during halftime of the game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders as part of the NFL Salute to Service initiative at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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