BALTIMORE (December 14, 2025) – President Donald Trump attended the 126th Army-Navy Game at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, where he received cheers from thousands during the ceremonial coin toss. However, his unconventional technique—dropping the coin from his palm with a short upward lob instead of a traditional thumb flick—quickly went viral, drawing widespread mockery online.
Social Media Erupts with Roasts
The coin barely spun, landing with little rotation before Trump pointed at it dramatically. Army called tails and won the toss, electing to defer:
“It is my honor and privilege to introduce the Commander-in-Chief, our President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump.” 🏈🇺🇸@ArmyNavyGame pic.twitter.com/5KM2wPaMbG
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) December 13, 2025
The moment exploded on X, with users piling on:
- “Lmao 🤣 what kinda terrible coin toss is that!”
- “It appears he’s never flipped a coin.”
- “Did the coin even flip?”
- “How I pass out the dinner rolls at Christmas dinner…”
- “A real power move would have been to just chuck it as far as he can.”
Outlets like Hindustan Times headlined it as “more like coin toss,” while For The Win and Yahoo called it one of the “worst” ever, comparing it to a cornhole throw or alley-oop.
Trump’s Tradition and Neutrality
This was Trump’s sixth Army-Navy attendance (more than any recent president), underscoring his support for the military. En route, he posted on Truth Social dodging team favoritism: “Everyone is asking who am I supporting, Army or Navy? My answer is: ‘You must be joking if you think I’m going to give you that answer!’”
Supporters highlighted the hero’s welcome and patriotism, dismissing criticism as petty. The game featured stunning pageantry, flyovers, and the classic rivalry—though the coin toss stole the spotlight for humor.
The viral clip proves even ceremonial moments aren’t safe from internet roasts. What do you think—overblown or hilariously bad?
References
- Hindustan Times – Trump mocked for coin flip at Army vs Navy game: ‘More like coin toss’ (Watch) (Dec 14, 2025)
- For The Win (USA Today) – Donald Trump does Army-Navy coin toss and fans had jokes (Dec 13, 2025)
- Yahoo Sports – Trump’s No-Flip Coin Toss at Army-Navy Game Sparks Jokes (Dec 13, 2025)
- The Independent – Trump stuns sports fans with ‘worst coin toss ever’ at Army-Navy game (Dec 13, 2025)
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