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WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump attended the Commanders’ annual "Salute to Service" game Sunday, bringing an added layer of national attention to one of the NFL’s most patriotic weekends.
Live updates
8 p.m. — President Trump returns to the White House
6:45 p.m. — Trump leaves Commanders game on Marine One
After Pres. Trump left the Commanders game, he boarded Marine One to go back to the White House.
6:15 p.m. — Trump addresses crowd for oath of enlistment ceremony
President Trump, joined by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, gave the oath of enlistment at the Commander's Salute to Service game and addressed the crowd.
6 p.m. — Trump gets into the box at Commanders stadium, waves to crowd
5:45 p.m. — Pres. Trump arrives at Northwest Stadium
President Donald Trump arrived at Northwest Stadium around 5:45 p.m. during the 2nd quarter of the Lions-Commanders game.
According to FOX 5's Jim Lokay, Trump was heavily booed upon arrival.
5:20 p.m. — Trump's impending arrival at Northwest Stadium causes delays
FOX 5 DC's Chad Ricardo reports fans were outside the stadium waiting in line nearly an hour after kickoff due to Trump's impending arrival at the Commanders' stadium.
4:45 p.m. — Trump arrives at Joint Base Andrews
Trump arrived at Joint Base Andrews after a flyover above Northwest Stadium before 5 p.m.
Trump is expected to take the microphone at halftime for the Salute to Service ceremony.
What we know:
President Trump is expected to watch the game from a suite with team owner Josh Harris and invited guests.
The "Salute to Service" game is an NFL tradition recognizing active-duty service members, veterans and their families. Pregame festivities included a joint-service color guard, a massive on-field flag display, and a military flyover honoring troops stationed across the region.
Security was significantly tightened, with fans undergoing airport-style screening and encountering an expanded Secret Service and police presence both inside and outside the stadium. Officials urged attendees to arrive early, follow parking instructions and prepare for longer wait times.
How to watch
FOX 5 DC's Jim Lokay will be in the press pool at the game. Stream his live report from the White House with reaction from the President on FOX LOCAL and our YouTube channel.
Why you should care:
Because of the President's visit to the stadium, security will be tightened, including TSA-style screening. The Commanders are urging fans to get to the stadium as early as possible and to review the stadiums list of prohibited items before Sunday's game.
Kickoff for the game began at 4:25 p.m.
What's next:
Veterans Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
The Source: Information in this story is from the Washington Commanders, the National Football Leauge, Pat McAfee via X, and previous FOX 5 reports.