NFL fans have been bringing in mixed reactions to President Donald Trump’s latest interview with Fox Sports at the Lions-Commanders game. President Trump was in the box with Jonathan Vilma and Kenny Albert during the third quarter of the game and even managed to give a few quips about the Commanders’ quarterback situation.
“I will say that your second-string, your backup quarterback, is a good quarterback and he’s had some very good games for you. And your first-string quarterback has the potential to be a great quarterback. He’s got to stop the injuries somehow.”President Donald Trump said.
President Donald Trump became the first sitting POTUS to attend a regular season NFL game since 1978.
President Donald Trump became the first sitting POTUS to attend a regular season NFL game since 1978.
WATCH IN FULL: President Donald J. Trump joins @NFLonFOX in the booth during the @Commanders–@Lions game pic.twitter.com/xajpIVYfK1
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) November 9, 2025
“we all expected him to talk about The Redskins”onefan pointed out President Trump’s previous pleas for the Commanders to go by the Redskins again.
“It’s always a spectacle when @POTUS steps into the booth. Could add some extra drama to an already intense game.”anotherfan said.
“That was so awesome! I loved it when he gave Vilma a bro bump as they shook hands”still anotherfan remarked.
While fans on social media were pretty supportive of President Trump’s presence at the Lions-Commanders game, the crowd at the actual game was not so forgiving. The President was booed and jeered badly by the audience, even as he read the oath during the enlistment ceremony for new military members.
NFL Fans Continue To Praise POTUS For Fox Sports Interview
NFL fans were clearly impressed with President Donald Trump’s recent Fox Sports interview over the weekend. The POTUS made history with his administration as he attended a regular season game as President, breaking an absence of almost fifty years.
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President Donald Trump speaks during a memorial service honoring Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 21, 2025.
“Greatest President since Jefferson… Coolidge, Teddy Roosevelt, and McKinley close…”onefan stated.
Greatest President since Jefferson… Coolidge, Teddy Roosevelt, and McKinley close…
— Gary Tapperson 🇺🇸✝️ (@tap_gary) November 10, 2025
“What a different setting to see POTUS in. He killed it as always!”one morefan commented.
“Twenty years from now we’ll look back at these moments and fondly recall the ‘good old days’”anotherfan predicted.
President Donald Trump has been giving plenty of importance to football as a game ever since he became POTUS for the second time. One of his first official public outings after being sworn in was the Super Bowl LIX between the Chiefs and the Eagles, much to the delight of the crowd.
This latest appearance at the Lions-Commanders game definitely added to his aura points, since NFL fans definitely loved every bit of it. President Trump’s presence at the game was also significant for the Commanders, since the POTUS has been pulling many strings to ensure that the team’s massive new stadium is built.
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; President Donald Trump participates in a meet and greet with the honorary coin toss participants including family members of the victims from the terrorist attack, members of the New Orleans Police Department, and emergency personnel before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; President Donald Trump participates in a meet and greet with the honorary coin toss participants including family members of the victims from the terrorist attack, members of the New Orleans Police Department, and emergency personnel before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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