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chairman donald trump attended the Washington Commanders-At the Detroit Lions game on Sunday, he bragged about his short-lived football career and the state of the country under his leadership amid the longest government shutdown in history.
The President arrives to watch the third quarter of a game at the home team’s Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
He joined Commanders owner Josh Harris in a private box with the House Speaker mike johnson and Defense Secretary, pete hegseth,
Trump joined Fox Sports commentators Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma for an interview, where he was questioned about his playing time. college footballHis love for sports, and then asked him if he would like to call a play.
Trump revealed that he played tight end at the New York Military Academy, but admitted that he never scored a touchdown during his time on the team.
Wilma then asked Trump, “How are we doing as a nation”, after which the President claimed that “we’re doing great” and “prices are coming down.”
However, he failed to mention the record-breaking government shutdown, which has left nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, otherwise known as food stamps, wondering how they will put food on the table now that benefits have been delayed or interrupted.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday that thousands of flights were delayed or canceled this weekend and that air traffic in the US could be “slowed down” if the federal government shutdown continues into the busy Thanksgiving travel holiday season.
Air traffic controllers are some of the thousands of federal employees who are working, or furloughed, without pay during the shutdown.
But despite Trump’s optimistic outlook, the crowd seemed less enthused by his presence. As Trump read the oath at halftime during the military swearing-in ceremony, loud boos and scattered cheers could be heard over the TV broadcast.
was part of sunday’s game nfl“Salute to Service” honoring military veterans ahead of Veterans Day on Tuesday.
The President arrived late to the game but with a distinguished appearance. Air Force One made a flyover over the stadium before Trump landed at Joint Base Andrews in Prince County, Maryland.
“I just want to say, was this the biggest flyover ever? No one has ever done a flyover like that,” an excited Trump told reporters as he disembarked from the plane.
Trump’s appearance at the stadium was the first time a sitting president attended a regular session. nfl Sports in almost 50 years. The last president to do so was Jimmy Carter in 1978.
Before watching football, he spent the morning on a golf course in Florida. On Friday, Trump left congressional Republicans in Washington to continue shutdown talks as he was flying To attend dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach,
there was a party second extraordinary event Trump attended a lavish “Great Gatsby” themed celebration for Halloween at Mar-a-Lago a week later. Photos from Friday night’s party show guests in black tie and ball gowns feasting on a three-course menu of beef filet, truffle dauphinoise, pan-seared scallops and a trio of desserts including “Trump Chocolate Cake.”
On Sunday, Trump was welcomed by Washington commanders, even as he threatened to derail the team’s $4 billion stadium project in D.C. if the “Redskins” name was not restored. The Commanders were known as the Redskins between 1937 and 2019 before changing their name due to years of campaigning by Native American groups – and more recent pressure from advertisers.
“We are honored to welcome President Trump to the game as we celebrate those who have served and will continue to serve our country,” Commanders Club President Mark Clowes said earlier in the week.
The DC Council approved the Commanders’ plan for a new stadium to replace the shuttered RFK Stadium in November. And, if Trump has his way, will bear his name,
according to a espn According to the report, Trump wants the Commanders’ new stadium to be named after him. The source said Trump was scheduled to discuss the name with Harris during the game.
Trump has made sporting events a regular part of his schedule in the past year. He is the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl, is a regular viewer of UFC fights, and has attended the Daytona 500, US Open, and Ryder Cup.