NFL fans are making jokes about President Donald Trump recalling his football days at the New York Military Academy. During his brief interview with Fox Sports at the Lions-Commanders game over the weekend, the POTUS stated that he used to play as tight end back in the academy, but also seemed to throw shade at his former signal-caller by saying he had a weak arm.
“I played tight end, but I meant I was not quite football like this…we had a quarterback who didn’t have a very strong arm. I would say 10 yards was a long pass.”PresidentDonald Trump said.
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. NFL Fans
.@POTUS on his football days at New York Military Academy: “I played tight end, but I mean it was not quite football like this… we had a quarterback who didn’t have a very strong arm. I would say 10 yards was a long pass.” 🤣 pic.twitter.com/hryIVhE6kF
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) November 9, 2025
“Did @POTUS just roast his old quarterback while reminiscing about his football days?”onefanjoked.
“Football may have been different back then, but it’s clear the spirit of the game has always been strong.”anotherfan pointed out.
“Hahah I didn’t know this about him! So cool!”yet anotherfan reacted.
President Donald Trump was not only in attendance at the game but also managed to lead the enlistment ceremony for many new military members. The POTUS additionally took part in some play-by-play commentary during the game. However, not everything was so peppy and lively for President Trump since he was welcomed to the stadium by boos and jeers by the majority of the crowd.
NFL Fans Are Loving Donald Trump’s Honesty About Touchdowns
NFL fans clearly loved every bit of President Donald Trump’s interview during the Lions-Commanders game. The POTUS was also quizzed about whether he managed to score any touchdowns while playing as tight end, to which he responded in the negative.
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Apr 28, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, left, and offensive tackle Lane Johnson stand next to President Donald Trump as he honors the Super Bowl LIX champion Philadelphia Eagles at The White House in Washington D.C., on April 28, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Josh Morgan-USA TODAY via Imagn Images. NFL Fans
“I’m not sure I had any. That’s a long time ago. At least you realized that I never tell a lie, right? That’s very good.”Donald Trump said.
“He’s funny and honest”onefan said.
He’s funny and honest.
— Chris (@ChrisandOla) November 9, 2025
“This is absolutely hilarious (rolling on the floor laughing emoji x2)”anotherfan echoed.
“How many touchdowns did you have. ‘I don’t think any’. (laughing with tears emoji) I love President Trump’s honesty.”One morefan said.
While many fans have been reacting positively to President Trump’s appearance at the Lions-Commanders game, not everyone wears a MAGA hat. A large percentage of fans were frustrated that the POTUS decided to give importance to a football game, especially when the government is facing one of the longest shutdowns in the nation’s history.
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) greets President Donald Trump before playing against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) greets President Donald Trump before playing against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images. NFL Fans
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