Overview
- President Donald Trump took the field at M&T Bank Stadium for the 126th Army–Navy game, performing the ceremonial coin toss as fans chanted “USA.”
- U.S. Central Command said two service members and a civilian were killed and three were injured in a central Syria ambush by a lone ISIS gunman, and Trump told reporters, “We will retaliate.”
- Video of the toss showed little to no rotation, fueling widespread social media mockery and debate as the clip circulated across multiple platforms.
- Army called tails and won the pregame toss, but Navy edged Army 17–16 to claim the Commander‑in‑Chief’s Trophy.
- On-site reporting described a largely positive reception inside the stadium, while online posts alleging booing were contested by others sharing cheering footage.