President Donald J Trump delighted a young NFL fan with a presidential challenge coin on Sunday, November 9.
In a video posted online by Margo Martin, Special Assistant to the President and Communications Advisor, Trump is seen calling the boy over as he exited the Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, amid a crowd of supporters.
The boy, dressed in grey cargo pants, a Jayden Daniels jersey, and a Commanders cap, appeared star-struck as he approached the president.
“Thank you, Mr. President. I’m honored,” he said (see video below).
One fan who watched the exchange commented, “Say what you want, but Trump knows how to connect with people in a way that feels genuine.”
Trump drew mixed reactions on Sunday when he attended the Washington Commanders’ home game loss to the Detroit Lions. After a flyover on his way to the stadium, Trump was booed by some in the audience and celebrated by others, including Amon-Ra St. Brown, the Lions’ star receiver, who didn’t miss the chance to do the “Trump dance” on the night the president was in attendance.
Trump also joined Fox News in their broadcast booth. Speaking to sports commentators Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma, Trump discussed his love of sports and provided play-by-play during the game.
If you are wondering what a presidential challenge coin is, it’s actually part of a tradition that originated in the U.S. military but has now been adopted by the White House.
The coin is a medallion that has the seal of the President of the United States on one side and a personal design or motto on the other. A president personally bestows these coins as a tangible “thank you” for an exemplary act or to mark a shared moment of significance.
Recipients describe it as one of the highest civilian honors they can receive, as the president of the United States personally shook their hand and thanked them.
In the military, they use the coins as small “challenges” in social settings. If one is slammed on a bar, for instance, the others are challenged to present their coin. The coins are ranked and the loser buys a round. A presidential coin always trumps others.
Presidents give their coins to wounded warriors, Gold Star families, units in the field, staff & interns, and occasionally to foreign leaders.
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President @realDonaldTrump hands a young boy his presidential challenge coin as he’s leaving the Washington Commanders game ❤️ pic.twitter.com/qmv6e0AVRZ
— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) November 9, 2025
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