Trump Attends Army–Navy Football Game With Key Political Allies

The president-elect received a warm reception from the crowd after appearing on the scoreboard video screen.

(L–R) Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.), National Intelligence Director nominee former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance, and Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth attend the 125th Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., on Dec. 14, 2024. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

President-elect Donald Trump attended the Army–Navy football game on Dec. 14 while huddling with key political allies.

Those joining Trump for the 125th matchup between the storied rivals included Vice President-elect JD Vance; Pete Hegseth, who has been nominated as the secretary of the Department of Defense; and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is reportedly a potential backup pick if Hegseth isn’t confirmed by the Senate next year.