Overview
- President Donald Trump arrived at M&T Bank Stadium for the 126th Army–Navy game and performed the ceremonial coin toss, which landed tails for Army.
- Clips of his unconventional, low-rotation toss spread widely online, drawing mockery and commentary across platforms and outlets.
- Before departing the White House, Trump said “We will retaliate” after U.S. Central Command reported two service members and a civilian were killed and three were wounded in a lone ISIS ambush in central Syria.
- In-stadium reaction included cheers and “USA” chants, with disputed online claims of boos, and the event featured heightened security with a visible federal presence.
- Navy defeated Army 17–16, their second straight win in the rivalry, after Army won the toss and deferred to the second half.