Trump to attend Commanders game against Lions to honor military veterans

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President Donald Trump will attend Sunday's game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions at Northwest Field in Landover, Maryland.

Trump will be in attendance to celebrate the veteran commemoration at halftime of the game, joining Commanders owner Josh Harris in the owner's suite. Pat McAfee first announced the news, citing "sources." The Trump administration later confirmed the news by sharing McAfee's report on social media. 

This will mark the first NFL game Trump has attended this season. He was at Super Bowl LIX, won by the Philadelphia Eagles over the Kansas City Chiefs, in New Orleans.

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Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump attends a game between the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on Oct. 20, 2024.  (Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty Images)

"We are honored to welcome President Trump to the game as we celebrate those who have served and continue to serve our country. The entire Commanders organization is proud to participate in the NFL’s league-wide Salute to Service initiative, recognizing the dedication and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans, active-duty service members, and their families this Sunday," the Commanders said in a statement.

September was a whirlwind for the president, who attended the U.S. Open men's final, a New York Yankees game exactly 24 years after the Sept. 11 attacks, and the Friday afternoon session of the Ryder Cup – all in New York.

Trump attended a Pittsburgh Steelers game last year, as well.

Trump will not be able to see Jayden Daniels in action, as the Commanders quarterback