Was Trump booed at an NFL game recently? Here's the truth behind viral video

A viral clip claims Trump was booed at an NFL playoff game, but it’s an AI-edited video from a Nov 2025 Lions game where boos were exaggerated.

Updated on: Jan 18, 2026, 21:20:20 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Amid the ongoing Divisional Round playoffs in the NFL, a video of Trump getting booed is going viral on social media. The video has widely been shared, purportedly indicating that it is from one of the playoff games, adding to the ongoing clamor against the Trump administration in the backdrop of the anti-ICE protests in various states.

However, the video is old and likely enhanced using Artificial Intelligence. For starters, the video is from a game in November 2025, between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions. The game, played at Ford Field, saw Trump join the Fox commentator in play-calling. He was also severely booed by the Lions fans at the game.

Now, the from November 10, 2025, game is going viral with a few AI enhancements. Grok, the AI chatbot of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), pointed out that the boos and the expression of Trump have been edited to project a dejected President amid the loud boos.

However, the video is partly legit, as Trump was indeed booed at the game, as per a report from the Associated Press. But it has been edited to appear worse than it was.

Here's the viral video:

The video has gone massively viral again on social media, sparking reactions, especially from those who are not particularly fond of POTUS.

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Video Sparks Reactions

Here are some of the reactions.

"OMG - This is humiliating. The boos were so loud that he couldn’t hear himself speak. And a woman yelled “traitor” right to his face.

“When Donald Trump appeared on the big screen, he was loudly booed by the crowd during the Commanders game. He was not warmly received and will long remember the fans' reaction,” said another.

“Trump was booed today! Haha,” wrote another.

“Listen to the booing. What a beautiful sound of pure hatred and contempt aimed at the world’s dumbest con artist. You can hear it crackle in the air,” said another.

Notably, Trump has not yet attended an NFL playoff game this season.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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