Trump at Army-Navy Football Game

On December 13, 2025, President Donald Trump attended the 126th Army-Navy football game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. This marked the seventh occasion he has participated in this event, having attended regularly from 2016 to 2020 and again last year. Interestingly, the last time the game was held in Baltimore was in 2016, when Army secured a win over Navy, ending Navy’s 14-game winning streak against the Black Knights.

As he prepared for the game, Trump took to Truth Social to address speculation about which team he might favor. He humorously remarked, “If you think I’m going to give you that answer, you’re kidding me!” This wasn’t too surprising, as he’s often seen trying to maintain neutrality at such events.

Trump watched the game from the 20-yard line as a paratrooper made a dramatic landing in the stadium. Saluting alongside Army and Navy representatives as the national anthem played, he appeared genuinely engaged in the atmosphere.

During the event, Trump had the honor of tossing the ceremonial coin, although it landed face down—a little mishap that might have been overlooked. He also took a moment to shake hands with team captains and players, showing a casual yet friendly demeanor.

Last year, he attended the game with a notable lineup of guests, including Vice President J.D. Vance and other prominent figures. Navy triumphed that day with a score of 31-13, but this year, Army eyed redemption.

This matchup was particularly significant as it would decide the winner of the Commander-in-Chief Trophy, awarded annually between the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Both teams had actually beaten the Air Force this season, setting up an intense winner-take-all scenario.

As he departed the White House on Marine One, Trump addressed reporters regarding a tragic ambush in Syria, where two American soldiers and an interpreter were killed by an alleged ISIS gunman. He expressed condolences, calling it a “terrible” event, while also vowing that the U.S. would retaliate.