President Trump attended an NFL game, being met with boos. He discussed the government shutdown and plans for a new stadium for the Commanders team.

President Trump became on Sunday the first sitting president in nearly 50 years to attend an NFL game, watching the match between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions. Upon his appearance on screen, he was met with boos from the audience. Trump discussed the government shutdown, mentioning that a solution is approaching, and participated in a military enlistment ceremony. He also had a light conversation with Fox commentators about his experiences in high school football. Trump left before the end of the game, thus becoming part of a rare tradition of presidents attending NFL games. Additionally, he expressed interest in naming the new stadium of the Commanders team in his honor. This visit is part of a series of public appearances by Trump at sporting events. Throughout his term, Trump had tensions with the NFL, criticizing players who kneeled during the national anthem.