US President Donald Trump faced an awkward moment while attempting to read an oath for military personnel amidst boos at the Washington Commanders’ game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Northwest Stadium in Maryland’s Landover. Trump made history as the first sitting president in almost fifty years to attend a regular-season NFL game. His presence was part of the NFL’s Salute to Service initiative honouring military veterans.

When the US President appeared on the videoboard during the first half, standing with House Speaker Mike Johnson, he was met with boos from many fans in the stands, though there were some scattered cheers.

Trump getting booed at the Commanders game pic.twitter.com/ZKgoLqvpqz — Acyn (@Acyn) November 9, 2025

The booing resumed when the stadium announcer intr

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