President Donald Trump attended a regular-season NFL game Sunday between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions, making him the first sitting president in nearly 50 years to attend such an event.
Trump arrived at Northwest Stadium in a suite with House Speaker Mike Johnson and was introduced by the stadium announcer at halftime. However, portions of the crowd booed when Trump appeared on the videoboard late in the first half and again during his halftime military oath recitation, according to the Associated Press.
Only two other sitting presidents have attended regular-season NFL games while in office: Richard Nixon in 1969 and Jimmy Carter in 1978. Trump previously made history by attending a Super Bowl while serving as president in February, when he watched the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22.
Sunday’s game also featured several notable elements: Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrated a touchdown catch using the “Trump dance,” a gesture several athletes began performing last year. The White House confirmed that several cabinet secretaries and Republican Senator Steve Daines of Montana were scheduled to attend. During his remarks before arriving at the stadium, Trump referenced the government shutdown, saying “The Democrats have to open it up.”
Reporting from the Associated Press contributed to this article.
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