Watch Donald Trump get mercilessly booed at Commanders’ game vs. Lions
On Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, President Donald Trump attended the game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions, and NFL fans booed him.
Videos have surfaced from both the TV broadcast and fans in-person at the game of Trump being booed mercilessly by the crowd at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
It was a big deal to have the current president at the game, but Trump was not well-received by most of the Commanders or Lions fans there. He tried to deliver a statement during the swearing-in ceremony at halftime.
Additionally, some fans were not only booing him, but they were flipping off the president. It was an ugly scene for Trump, who seemed unbothered.
Why was President Donald Trump at the Commanders-Lions game?
During halftime of the Commanders-Lions game, a ceremony was held for Veterans Day enlistment, and Trump swore them in. Additionally, his appearance at the game comes after reports surfaced that Trump wants the Commanders' new stadium to be named after him.
Currently, the Commanders are planning to build a new stadium at the old RFK Stadium site, which will reportedly cost $3.7 billion. Unlike Northwest Stadium, RFK Stadium was located in Washington, D.C.
The game was not close, as the Lions steamrolled the Commanders — who were without quarterback Jayden Daniels — 44-22. This marked the Commanders' fifth-straight loss.
Trump also joined Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma in the booth during the second half of the game. They discussed a wide range of topics, including the president's past playing days.
This was the second game that Trump attended this year. Earlier in the year, Trump was at Super Bowl 59, where the Philadelphia Eagles blew out the Kansas City Chiefs.
Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown paid homage to Trump during the game. He scored a touchdown in the first quarter and celebrated by doing Trump's viral dance.
Detroit Lions Get Uplifting News Ahead Week 9
The Detroit Lions are on a much-deserved bye week, and they’d be wise to use the time to rest and reflect on their promising start to the season. The week off will also give the team’s injured secondary time to rejuvenate, even though the Lions were still able to pull off a strong and definitive win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 19, 24-9, despite the injured secondary.
Even though the Lions have a week off, it’s not too early to start thinking about their next opponent, the Minnesota Vikings. It’s been an up-and-down season for the Viks, and the team is heading into their Week 8 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers with a 3-3 record. One of the biggest issues for the Vikings this season has been their quarterback position. After drafting Michigan product J.J. McCarthy in the 2024 NFL draft, McCarthy had to sit out the entire 2024-25 season due to injury. He returned this season but was injured again relatively quickly, so the team has been relying on Carson Wentz.
So, what are the chances McCarthy will be healthy enough to play against the Lions? The answer to that question will help determine the result of that game.
J.J. McCarthy’s Status Going Into Detroit Lions Game
According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell commented on Tuesday, October 21, that McCarthy, who’s dealing with an ankle injury, was put through an on-field workout but it’s there yet. So, he’s not expected to play in the team’s Thursday, October 23, game against the Los Angeles Chargers for Week 8.
But, O’Connell commented that if the Vikings were playing on Sunday instead of Thursday, McCarthy may be healthy enough to play, implying that he would be ready to go for the Week 9 game against the Detroit Lions.
So, is it good or bad news that McCarthy might be available to take on the Lions? Colby Colwell of Detroit Jock City thinks it’s good news. According to the NFL expert and analyst, it’s not just good news, it’s “great news,” based on McCarthy’s early showing on the field.
“For starters, McCarthy has two TDs, three interceptions, and a dismal 58.5% completion rate through two NFL appearances, so that has to give the Lions some confidence already,” he notes in the Wednesday, October 22 piece. “Detroit was missing four starters in the defensive backfield on Monday night and still held the Buccaneers offense to 58 total yards in the first half, and got some key contributions from players like cornerback Arthur Maulet, who had a breakout performance in the win with an interception.”
Carson Wentz vs. J.J. McCarthy to Take on the Detroit Lions
Wentz hasn’t had the most stellar season, though. According to the statistics from ESPN and Pro Football Reference, he’s clocked five touchdown and four interceptions with a completion percentage of 66.9% and passing yards of 1,072.
So, it’s a mixed bag when it comes to which quarterback will be better to take on the Lions. The most important matter, really, is that the Lions’ defense and secondary gets healthier, and then they’ll be unstoppable no matter who they’re up against.
