Donald Trump faced a hostile reception during his attendance at the NFL game between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions on Sunday. This marked the first appearance of a sitting U.S. president at an NFL game since Jimmy Carter in 1978. Trump arrived with a ceremonial display, including a military flyover and a swearing-in ceremony for military recruits, as part of the league's Salute to Service initiative.

However, the atmosphere turned sour when Trump was shown on the stadium's big screen. Large sections of the crowd responded with loud boos, accompanied by a few scattered cheers. The jeering intensified when he was introduced at halftime while standing in a suite with House Speaker Mike Johnson. Even during the military oath ceremony, the boos continued, overshadowing the solemn event.

Earlier in the day, Trump had commented to reporters after landing at Joint Base Andrews, saying, "I’m a little bit late," and expressed optimism about the game and the state of the country. The Washington D.C. area, known for its Democratic leanings, has previously shown disapproval towards Trump, including during the 2019 World Series when he was met with chants of "lock him up."

Despite the negative reception, Trump later joined the Fox broadcast booth, where he discussed his high school football days and shared his thoughts on the game. He also reportedly expressed interest in having the Commanders' new stadium named after him, a proposal that has drawn mixed reactions.

The incident has sparked a variety of reactions online, with some users criticizing the crowd's behavior, while others expressed their discontent with Trump's presence. Amidst the boos, there were lighter moments, such as Detroit Lions players performing a "Trump dance" after a touchdown, which elicited laughter from parts of the audience. Trump left the game before it concluded, but the videos of the crowd's reaction have since gone viral, highlighting the mixed feelings surrounding his public appearances.