Donald Trump Attends Patriot Games with Pat McAfee, Sparks Controversy
Donald Trump made an appearance at the 2026 Patriot Games in Ohio, entering with Pat McAfee and sitting beside him during the event. McAfee later addressed criticism for his participation alongside the former president.
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President Trump appears, and briefly stars, at his Patriot Games
The three-day athletic event in Ohio featured dodgeball, tug-of-war and a lot of praise for the president. Just don't tell anyone who won.
By Noah White
Read full article →Pat McAfee attends sporting event with President Trump wearing jeans and a backwards cap
Pat McAfee greeted Air Force One in jeans and a backwards cap before sitting next to Trump at the Patriot Games youth finals in Ohio Tuesday.
Read full article →Trump walks in to sparklers and does YMCA dance at controversial Patriot Games final in Ohio
The president got a rockstar welcome at the Ohio tournament, even as questions hovered around its selection process
By Josh Marcus
Read full article →Trump Accompanied By Pat McAfee For ‘Patriot Games’ Finale In Ohio
The competition between selected high school students boasts a $250,000 scholarship prize pool.
By Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff
Read full article →Pat McAfee responds to criticism over Patriot Games appearance with Donald Trump
Pat McAfee was a surprise guest of honor alongside President Donald Trump at the final round of the inaugural Patriot Games on Tuesday evening. The appearance kicked off in Cleveland, where McAfee greeted Trump on the tarmac outside Air Force One and stood for a photo op. Later, McAfee joined the president for his walkout…
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