Trump returns to Army-Navy showdown as Syria ambush kills 2 US soldiers, interpreter

Fox News’ Joey Jones talks with former Army football player Jason Van Camp and Marine Corps veteran Kayla Haas about the 126th Army–Navy football game on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

President Donald Trump arrived at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Saturday for the 126th installment of the Army-Navy game, hours after officials said two U.S. Army soldiers and a U.S. interpreter were killed in an ambush attack in Syria. 

The president called out the attack in a Truth Social post shared just an hour before kickoff. 

President Donald Trump stands on the field before the start of the 126th Army-Navy NCAA college football game at M&T Bank Stadium. The game took place in Baltimore, Maryland, on Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

"We mourn the loss of three Great American Patriots in Syria, two soldiers, and one Civilian Interpreter. Likewise, we pray for the three injured soldiers who, it has just been confirmed, are doing well," Trump said. "This was an ISIS attack against the U.S., and Syria, in a very dangerous part of Syria, that is not fully controlled by them. The President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is extremely angry and disturbed by this attack. There will be very serious retaliation. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

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Saturday marks Trump's seventh appearance at the game, attending each year from 2016 to 2020, as well as last year's affair. The 2016 game was also the last time the game was played in Baltimore, where Army won 21-17 to break Navy's 14-game winning streak over the Black Knights. 

"Getting ready to land at Fort McHenry for my short drive to the Army-Navy Game. Everyone is asking who am I supporting, Army or Navy? My answer is: