Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown’s touchdown celebration, which mimicked President Donald Trump’s signature dance, has gone viral on social media.
### Why It Matters
St. Brown’s gesture sparked widespread attention both online and at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, where Sunday’s game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders took place. This moment highlighted the intersection of sports and politics during an NFL match attended by Trump himself as part of the league’s “Salute to Service” initiative, which honors United States military veterans.
During the game, the 79-year-old president was booed by the crowd.
### What To Know
On November 9, Trump attended the regular-season showdown, marking the first appearance by a sitting president at an NFL game since 1978, when President Jimmy Carter was in office.
As Trump watched from a stadium box, St. Brown scored a touchdown in the first quarter. He celebrated by pointing toward the president’s location before performing the so-called “Trump dance”—a move characterized by rocking the arms and legs back and forth, popularized by Trump at his campaign rallies.
Several Lions teammates, including Jameson Williams, joined in the celebration. The moment quickly gained traction on social media, including a widely shared video by Outkick founder Clay Travis that garnered over 3 million views on X as of publication.
The game took place during the NFL’s “Salute to Service” initiative, paying tribute to veterans ahead of Veterans Day. Trump’s appearance also coincided with his planned presence on the Fox broadcast and was notable for political and business discussions related to efforts to secure approval for a new Commanders stadium.
### What People Are Saying
President Donald Trump, according to Fox News, remarked on the pregame military honors:
“I just want to say, was that the greatest flyover ever? Nobody’s ever done a flyover like that.”
Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Nowaske shared his reaction ahead of the game with the Detroit Free Press:
“That’ll be cool. I did not know he was going to be there, but that’ll be super-cool to have the president. That’ll be something I’ll be able to tell my kids, I played in front of the president. That’ll be sweet.”
Commanders club president Mark Clouse welcomed Trump in an official statement, as reported by Fox News:
“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 leaguewide ‘Salute to Service’ initiative, recognizing the dedication and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans, active-duty service members and their families this Sunday.”
### What Happens Next
The Detroit Lions will next face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 16, at Lincoln Financial Field in Pennsylvania.
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