During a recent football game in Washington D.C., President Donald Trump found himself in an awkward moment after being caught lying about his past. The 79-year-old leader attended the Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders game, where he joined commentators to talk about his days playing football in college—but things didn’t go as planned.
Trump arrived at the game with Commanders owner Josh Harris, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. His entrance, however, was met with loud boos from the crowd. This isn’t the first time the President has faced such reactions; in fact, he’s been booed at multiple sports events since his second term began.
Later in the game, Trump appeared in the commentators’ booth with Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma. The hosts showed him an old photo from his time at the New York Military Academy, where he was on the football team. Trying to start some light conversation, Vilma asked, “How many touchdowns did you have back then? Six? Seven?” Trump laughed and admitted he wasn’t sure if he had scored any touchdowns at all.
Then, trying to sound confident, Trump added, “At least you realize I never tell a lie, right?” That comment quickly came back to haunt him. NBC fact-checkers reminded viewers that earlier in the year, Trump had been accused of making at least 12 false statements during his address to Congress. The contradiction spread quickly online, and clips of the exchange went viral with the phrase “Liar, liar” trending across social media platforms.
Despite the embarrassing moment, Trump tried to shift focus by talking about America’s economy. He said, “We’re doing great, prices are coming way down,” and shared that sports remind him of life itself—a mix of victories and struggles. “You’ve got to get through the problems to hit the triumphs. You can never quit. You can never give up,” he said.
Trump’s appearance was historic—he became the first sitting president to attend an NFL game since 1978. Reports later surfaced from ESPN that he may have had a personal motive for attending. According to insiders, Trump expressed interest in having the Commanders’ new stadium named after him and was expected to discuss it with owner Josh Harris during the event.
While Trump tried to use the occasion to appear relatable and patriotic, his attempt backfired. What was supposed to be a casual conversation about football turned into another moment of public scrutiny, reminding everyone that even on the field, the President’s words are under constant fact-check and debate.
