President Trump is under growing scrutiny after the White House posted a highly controversial social media video on March 6, 2026, that blended footage of U.S. missile strikes on Iran with NFL collision highlights — all set to AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck.”
The post, intended to hype military action, opened with a 2006 NFC divisional playoff hit by former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown on Reggie Bush, and included several other iconic NFL plays.
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
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
Trump Facing Backlash for Silence on Controversial White House Video Using Game Footage
Players featured in the video and former stars have spoken out strongly against the mashup. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Mason Foster told Washington Post reporter Robert Klemko:
“I’m at a loss for words. It’s a strange feeling, seeing those clips like that. I don’t think anything going on in the world today is as simple as a great football play or a hit.
I’m still wrapping my head around it. … When people are losing their lives, I don’t think it can compare to a game.”
Former Nebraska wide receiver Kenny Bell added:
“I think it is very important to draw the line somewhere and this video is a really good example of where to draw the line.”
Here is a look at the video:
Touchdown pic.twitter.com/aDNdqBdRzG
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 6, 2026
NFL Remains Silent as White House Refuses to Remove Video
Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reached out to the NFL for comment on the White House video and its use of league-owned game footage. As of March 17, 2026, the league has not issued any public statement or response.
The NFL holds copyright over its broadcast footage and has the legal ability to request removal of unauthorized uses, including from government accounts. However, the White House has so far refused to take the video down, and the NFL’s silence has only intensified criticism from players, fans, and media.
The controversy has reignited debates about the intersection of sports, politics, and military messaging, especially given the NFL’s long-standing partnership with the U.S. military through events like the Salute to Service campaign.
Fan and Media Reactions to White House NFL Video
Social media has been flooded with reactions ranging from outrage to calls for the NFL to act:
Many fans echoed the players’ sentiments: “War is not a highlight reel. NFL needs to speak up.”
Others criticized the league’s silence: “If this was any other organization using NFL clips without permission, they’d be hit with a cease-and-desist in hours. Where’s the statement?”
Some defended the White House post as harmless hype: “It’s just motivational clips. People are overreacting.”
The lack of response from the NFL has become its own story, with outlets questioning whether the league is avoiding political entanglement or simply slow to react.
For more NFL news, White House controversy updates, and league response developments, stay tuned.
What do you think — should the NFL demand the video be removed, or is this much ado about nothing? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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