Former US President Donald Trump joined millions of disappointed football fans in criticizing the New York Giants' controversial game-ending decision during their Week 12 matchup against the Detroit Lions.
Trump's Social Media Outburst
Watching the Sunday game from his residence, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to voice his bewilderment after the Giants fell 34-27 in overtime. The president specifically questioned why the team opted for a touchdown attempt instead of a game-securing field goal during the critical final moments of regulation time.
"Why did the New York Football Giants not kick that Field Goal???" Trump wrote, describing the decision as "CRAZY!" Moments later, he doubled down on his criticism, adding simply, "That's Weird!!!"
The Controversial Play That Cost Giants the Game
Trump's frustration targeted offensive coordinator Mike Kafka's aggressive late-game call that backfired spectacularly. With the game on the line, the Giants' decision to go for a touchdown instead of taking the safer field goal approach allowed Detroit to tie the game and eventually secure victory in overtime.
The disappointment wasn't limited to Trump or regular fans. Even injured rookie receiver Malik Nabers briefly expressed his disbelief on social media before deleting his post, highlighting the team-wide frustration during a season that continues to spiral downward with the Giants now standing at 2-10.
Trump's Expanding Football Influence
The former president's weekend football engagement extended beyond criticizing the Giants. He also took time to praise Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders, who made history by becoming the franchise's first quarterback since 1995 to win his debut game.
Declaring Sanders "GREAT" and adding his signature "I TOLD YOU SO," Trump highlighted the quarterback's remarkable rise after his surprising fall from first-round projections to being drafted in the fifth round.
Trump's growing presence in football culture has become increasingly visible in recent months. He has appeared on the Pat McAfee Show and attended a Washington Commanders home game as a guest of owner Josh Harris. There have even been reports of him pushing for the team's NorthWest Stadium to be renamed in his honor.
Sports Meets Diplomacy
While Trump's sports commentary dominated headlines, significant diplomatic developments were unfolding simultaneously. Ukrainian officials indicated that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is preparing to visit the United States to finalize negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing war.
Rustem Umerov stated they're working toward "the earliest possible date in November to complete final steps and make a deal with President Trump" as delegations continued discussions in both Geneva and Abu Dhabi.
The convergence of Trump's sports commentary with international diplomacy underscores how his campaign has increasingly intersected with major sporting moments, creating a unique blend of entertainment, politics, and global affairs that keeps him constantly in the public eye.
