Former President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at Sunday’s Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions game — but what was meant to be a casual outing quickly turned into an unforgettable moment for all the wrong reasons.

As Trump’s face suddenly appeared on the massive jumbotron, the initial murmur of surprise across the stadium quickly turned into a roar — and not the kind he’s used to hearing at his rallies. Within seconds, the entire crowd erupted into a wall of deafening boos that echoed throughout the arena. Fans across the stands could be seen shouting, jeering, and even raising their middle fingers toward the screen in open disapproval.

Several attendees caught the moment on video, and clips are already spreading rapidly online, with many calling it “the loudest booing ever heard at a sporting event.” Some even compared it to his infamous World Series appearance in 2019, when a similar reaction broke out from the crowd.

Commentators noted that Trump appeared to be smiling at first, but his expression reportedly stiffened as the camera lingered a bit too long. The broadcast quickly cut away, but by then, the reaction had already taken over social media — with users debating whether the reception was spontaneous or a reflection of shifting public sentiment.

Regardless, one thing’s for sure: the former president’s brief jumbotron moment became one of the most talked-about highlights of the game, overshadowing even the final score.