Pat McAfee joined President Donald Trump at the 2026 Patriot Games finals in Ohio, and his laid-back arrival outfit quickly caught attention.
The ESPN personality greeted Trump as Air Force One landed, wearing jeans, a T-shirt, sneakers and a backwards baseball cap. Trump stepped off the plane in the rain, holding an umbrella and pointing toward McAfee, who pointed back.
McAfee later sat beside Trump during the event and applauded as the crowd cheered, “We love you, Mr. President.”
The Patriot Games, held at SPIRE Academy in Geneva, Ohio, brought together teenage athletes ages 14 to 17 from all 50 states, U.S. territories and tribal nations. The competition is part of the celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary.
A $250,000 scholarship prize pool is being awarded to the male and female champions, with the event designed to highlight the talent, determination and competitive spirit of young Americans.
McAfee has previously faced criticism for having Trump on his show, making his appearance alongside the president another moment likely to generate plenty of conversation.
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