President Donald Trump Draws Mixed Reaction At Detroit Lions-Washington Commanders Game
President Donald Trump decided to grace the Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions game with his presence, and let’s just say the welcome wagon was a mixed bag of roaring cheers and some serious, full-throated boos. It was the kind of reception that makes you wonder if the home team just fumbled on the one-yard line.
Trump, making himself comfortable in a suite at Northwest Stadium, waved to the crowd, and the stadium erupted. It was a cacophony—a blend of “We love you!” and “Get outta here!” that could rival any fourth-and-goal crowd noise. Depending on where you were sitting, you might have seen thumbs-up, middle fingers, or just a sea of phones trying to capture the moment. It was pure, unadulterated, beautifully chaotic American sports fandom.
The Dance That Stole the Show
But wait, there’s more! The real story might have been on the field. Lions Wide Receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, after snagging a touchdown, broke into the now-infamous “Trump dance.”
You know the one—the little side-to-side bob with the fists pumping. St. Brown pointed up toward the suites and gave his best impression of the rally move. When asked about it later, he played it cool, saying he just “decided to have some fun and do the dance.” Trump, ever the master of social media jujitsu, promptly posted the clip on Truth Social, turning a viral moment of jeers into a tribute.
From the Booth To the Big Screen
Trump wasn’t just a spectator. He even popped into the Fox broadcast booth for a chat. He reminisced about his high school football days (admitting he never scored a touchdown—”At least you realize I never tell a lie,” he quipped), offered some QB analysis on Drew Brees (“he threw a ball you could catch”), and even tried his hand at play-by-play. It was a surreal moment, mixing pigskin with politics in a way only he can.
A Stadium Fit For a President?
Perhaps the most audacious play of the day didn’t happen on the field at all. Reports from ESPN suggest that Trump has his eyes on a new piece of real estate—specifically, having the Commanders’ new $3.7 billion domed stadium named after him. Imagine that: “Welcome to Donald J. Trump Stadium.” His press secretary even said it would be a “beautiful name.” Whether the team’s ownership feels the same is a whole other ballgame.
So, while the Lions may have walked away with the win, Trump once again managed to steal the headlines, proving that whether you’re cheering or jeering, you’re still paying attention. And in his playbook, that’s always a win.
