NFL fans are mocking Dan Campbell for stating in the post-game press conference that he was definitely not aware of President Donald Trump’s presence in the Commanders’ game over the weekend. The POTUS made history when he attended the regular season game as the first president to do so in almost fifty years.
However, not everyone was happy with the President attending the game, with many making hilarious jokes at the situation. Even more so, Campbell also faced some heat for admitting that he had no idea that President Trump was at the game.
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; President Donald Trump walks on the field before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; President Donald Trump walks on the field before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
“When I’m in this place, I don’t even know what’s going on around me half the time. It was either the defense is out there or I’m trying to get the plays ready for the offense, so I didn’t even know. But that’s cool. That’s cool, now that I know he was definitely there. You’re talking about a president of the United States. I mean, that’s a big deal.”Dan Campbell said.
“I had no idea Trump was a TE too (mouth open with eyes tightly closed emoji)”onefan mocked Campbell.
“That’s cool, now that I know… The President of the United States, that’s a big deal.”
Dan Campbell didn’t know Donald Trump was in attendance for Lions vs. Commanders 😂 https://t.co/4gb4RboL83 pic.twitter.com/iXVrLJXOYt
— Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) November 10, 2025
“Like I know you heard the boos Dan (crying emoji)”anotherfanreminded Campbell.
“Stay out of it, another good move by Campbell”yet anotherfansaid.
It is clear that many fans feel that coach Dan Campbell definitely knew that the POTUS was at the game, but definitely did not want to talk about it. President Trump not just watched the game but also made a few play-by-play commentaries for the matchup.
NFL Fans Appreciate Dan Campbell For Not Giving Trump Attention
On the other hand, it looked like many NFL fans were giving kudos to coach Dan Campbell for not giving too much importance to the President’s presence at the game. Campbell would have surely known about the POTUS’ presence, especially since a majority of the stadium started heavily booing when Trump read out the enlistment oath.
USATSI 27486799 168400517 lowres scaled
Nov 2, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell struggles to hear an official on a penalty in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images. NFL Fans
“The correct response when talking about the leader of your country. A lesson to be learned here”onefan pointed out.
The correct response when talking about the leader of your country
A lesson to be learned here
— Dank (@TheDankAmerican) November 10, 2025
“He does not give a sh*t (skeleton emoji)”anotherfan said.
“Campbell is lying.”Still anotherfan echoed.
While Dan Campbell was “focused” on his game, his own wide-out Amon-Ra St. Brown mimicked President Trump’s signature dance move after he scored a touchdown. For these actions, Brown has received plenty of flak from many who felt that the move was too MAGA.
USATSI 27549510 168400517 lowres
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches a play against Washington Commanders during the first half at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. on Sunday, November 9, 2025. NFL Fans
For more sports content
Follow me on X at @ErnestLeo, and follow us at @WisconsinHeroics, @HardwoodHeroics and @GridironHeroics. You can also reach out to Ernest Hernandez via email at ernestleo@gmail.com. To read more of our articles and keep up to date on the latest sports news,click here!
Ernest also manages a YouTube account calledSports On Air with over 108 thousand subscribers while the Facebook counterpart boasts 184 thousand followers. The channel contains interviews predominantly from the Philippine Basketball Association. They can be reached atsportsonairph@gmail.com.