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President Donald Trump is set to attend the NFL clash between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions on Sunday night.
The news was initially broken by ESPN host Pat McAfee on Friday afternoon, before Commanders President Mark Clouse swiftly confirmed the news via a statement.
On his ESPN show, McAfee said: 'Sources are telling me that Donald Trump will be in attendance for this Washington Commanders game against the Detroit Lions.
'He will be there to celebrate the veteran celebration that is taking place at half-time. He will be sitting in Josh Harris' [Commanders owner] box'.
Clouse's statement read: '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.'
President Donald Trump is set to attend his first NFL game of the season on Sunday afternoon
Trump will watch on from a box as the Washington Commanders take on the Detroit Lions
ESPN host Pat McAfee broke the news on his show and provided details of his attendance
Trump's last appearance at an NFL event came at the 2025 Super Bowl, where he strode onto the field with his daughter Ivanka and son Eric.
Since then, he has gone to make multiple public appearances at sporting events - including the Club World Cup final, the Ryder Cup, the US Open and a Yankees game that was played on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
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