Donald Trump became the first to sit out a regular-season NFL Game in nearly half a century, attending Sunday’s Washington Commanders contest.
There were boos From large sections of fans in the stands – as well as dispersed chers The Washington DC area has strong Democrat support, while Trump’s government cuts affect many workers in the neighborhood of the commanders’ stadium. Sunday was not the first time that Trump received a strong reception in Washington Sports: He greeted the ‘Lock him in the state of Washington Nationals in the 2019 Series Series.
The criticism continued as Trump read an oath for members of the military to recite as part of an on-fiaton ceremony during halftime of the game.
“I’m a little late,” Trump told reporters before he got out of Air Force One after landing at Andrews United, after a flyover at Northwest Stadium during the game. He got his armored car for driving to the arena.
“It’s good that we have a good game. Things are very good. The country is doing well. He said the Democrats should keep it open,” he said — a reference to the government shutdown.
In the first quarter Sunday, before the President arrived, Lions receiver Amon-Ra St Brown celebrated a touchdown caps by doing the “Trump Dance”, that the athletes started doing last year. Fox then gave the President nearly 10 minutes of airtime as he joined the broadcast booth, talked about his long football career and called for some action, in the third quarter. Asked how he thought the country was doing, the President replied somewhat dubiously that prices would go down for Americans.
Trump is only the third sitting president to attend an NFL game in the regular season, according to the league, with Richard Nixl in 1978. Trump BELIEVED Philadelphia Eagles in February City Chiefs in February.
According to a report by ESPN on Saturday, a spokesman for the White House told the new stadium of the Club in the area known as RFK Stadium – to bear his name.
“That’s definitely a beautiful name,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Sunday’s visit is the latest in a series of high-profile appearances at sporting events by Trump, including Golf Ryder’s Daytona 500 and Tennis’ US Open.
“We are honored to welcome President Trump to the game as we celebrate those who have served and continue to serve our country,” said President Mark Clouse. “The entire command organization is proud to join the NFL League’s service initiative, recognizing our nation’s veterans, and their families this Sunday.”
Before the game, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset spoke with the chief owner of the commanders Josh Harris and participated in an on-fiaton military ceremony.