In a surprising display of disapproval, a segment of Washington Commanders fans expressed their dissatisfaction during a halftime ceremony at Northwest Stadium. The event, which was intended to honor new service members with a swearing-in ceremony, was overshadowed by the crowd’s vocal reaction.

During the ceremony, President Trump took to the stadium’s public address system from his suite to administer the oath of enlistment. Accompanying him was Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who stood by as the president addressed the recruits.

However, as the new soldiers pledged their service, a chorus of boos erupted from the stands, indicating a clear divide among the attendees. The reaction highlighted the political tensions present even in a setting that traditionally celebrates national unity and service.

This event was notable not only for the ceremony itself but also because it marked the first appearance by a sitting president at a regular season NFL game in nearly half a century. The historic moment was thus tinged with controversy, reflecting the polarized political climate of the time.

Trump’s attendance marks the first time in 47 years that a sitting president has attended a regular season NFL game.

The last time a president attended a regular season game was on October 2, 1978, when President Jimmy Carter attended a Redskins-Cowboys game at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium.