President Donald Trump just swapped the Oval Office for the broadcast booth during a key NFL showdown.

On a spirited Sunday night, Trump joined the Fox Sports team to provide play-by-play commentary during the Washington Commanders versus Detroit Lions game, a special Salute to Service event honoring Veterans Day, as the Daily Caller reports.

As the Commanders pushed into the Lions’ Red Zone, Trump didn’t just analyze the field -- he tossed in nostalgic tidbits about his own days on the gridiron at New York Military Academy.

Trump’s Football Past Takes Center Stage

The Fox Sports crew, clearly prepped for the moment, even dug up a vintage photo of a young Trump suited up with his childhood team, flashing it across the broadcast.

“You go way back with the sport of football. You played at New York Military Academy,” noted host Kenny Albert, setting the stage for Trump’s trip down memory lane.

“We had a quarterback who didn’t have a very strong arm, I would say 10 yards was a long pass,” Trump quipped, painting a picture of a scrappy high school squad while chuckling over the good old days.

Play-by-Play with Presidential Flair

As the game heated up, Trump leaned into the action, offering real-time insights with the enthusiasm of a seasoned fan, if not a polished announcer.

“This is a very big play, don’t you think?” Trump asked, ramping up the drama as the Commanders eyed a crucial touchdown.

His commentary wasn’t just fluff -- he urged the team to capitalize, showing a knack for the stakes of the moment while keeping viewers glued to their screens.

Stadium Naming Talks Stir Buzz

Beyond the booth, whispers of bigger plans emerged, with ESPN reporting discreet discussions between the White House and the Commanders about possibly naming the team’s stadium after Trump.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt fueled the speculation, telling CNN that such a tribute would be fitting given Trump’s role in pushing for a new stadium rebuild.

While some may roll their eyes at the idea, it’s hard to deny the symbolic weight of linking a president’s legacy to a franchise with deep American roots.

Team Name Debate Resurfaces

Adding another layer, Trump has reportedly expressed a desire to see the Commanders revert to their historic name, the Redskins, a move that’s sure to reignite debates over tradition versus modern sensitivities.

In a culture often quick to erase the past under the guise of progress, this suggestion might resonate with fans who value heritage over fleeting trends.

Yet, as this Salute to Service game reminded us, honoring veterans and uniting over sport can still cut through the noise of political posturing -- perhaps that’s the real win here.