Trump recounts playing tight end at New York Military Academy, tells funny QB story: ‘Didn't have…’

At the Commanders-Lions game, Trump recalled playing tight end at New York Military Academy (1959–64), joking their quarterback’s arm made 10 yards a long pass.

Updated on: Nov 10, 2025, 05:56:42 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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President Donald Trump, who was in attendance for the Washington Commanders' home game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, recounted his time playing tight end at the New York Military Academy as he spoke to the Fox broadcasters at halftime.

President Donald Trump, center, gestures to the crowd at the Commanders vs Detroit Lions game at Northwest Stadium. (AP)

Donald Trump attended the New York Military Academy from 1959 to 1964, enrolling at age 13 and graduating at age 18. A photo of Trump in a New York Football Academy team's group photo from 1959-1964 was also showed in the broadcast.

"I played tight end, but I mean, it was not quite football like this," Trump said. “It was a little bit easier. It wasn't so tough. And we had a quarterback who didn't have a very strong arm. I would say 10 yards was a long pass.”

The NFL on Fox broadcasters then asked Trump if he ever scored a touchdown, to which Trump replied negatively.

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“I'm not sure I had any,” Trump said. That's a long time ago. At least you realized that I never tell a lie, right? That's very good. I haven't seen that picture in a long time.

Trump's Grand Entry Met With Boos

President Donald Trump made a grand entry at the Commanders vs Lions game. Admittedly late for the game, Trump's arrival delayed the start as the President's Air Force One jet first did a flyover of Northwest Stadium in Maryland. A video of the President was also played on the screen at the stadium. Later, the President entered the stadium and sat in the VIP box in the second quarter.

Both of the occasions were met with boos from the audience - the flyover and the video, followed by the president's entry into the game.

Trump was joined by Speaker Mike Johnson and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, among other members of his administration.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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