President Donald Trump’s ceremonial coin toss at the Army‑Navy game went viral after video suggested the coin did not rotate during the throw. Social media users on X and Bluesky responded with a mix of jokes and sharp criticism, while writer Dan Gartland quipped that Trump “looked like a space alien wholly unfamiliar with the concept.” The toss, which resulted in tails and an opening choice for Army, followed Trump’s remarks warning of “very serious retaliation” against ISIS.
Trump’s Unusual ‘No-Flip’ Coin Toss at Army‑Navy Game Goes Viral
President Donald Trump drew widespread attention on Saturday when his ceremonial coin toss before the Army‑Navy football game appeared to show a coin that did not rotate during flight. The moment, captured on video at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, quickly spread across social platforms and prompted a mix of humorous and critical reactions.
What Happened
Standing at midfield, Trump accepted the coin from the referee, smiled and asked, “Are you all set?” Wearing a glove on his right hand, he tossed the coin in a high arc that some viewers compared to an alley‑oop pass to NBA player Anthony Edwards. The clip shows the coin travel upward and return to the ground without obvious revolutions. Trump pointed to the coin on the grass before the official declared it tails, awarding the opening choice to Army.
Social Media Reaction
The apparent lack of rotation quickly became fodder for social media. On X (formerly Twitter), commentator Clay Travis described it as an “unprecedented coin toss that doesn’t appear to flip at all.” Some users joked Trump had “invented a new way to flip a coin” or called it the “single worst coin flip” in history. On the rival platform Bluesky, reactions were sharper: some commentators suggested the moment indicated senility, while others used harsher nicknames.
Writer Dan Gartland offered a lighter take, saying Trump “looked like a space alien wholly unfamiliar with the concept.”
Historical Context And Remarks
Trump’s appearance made him the tenth sitting president to attend the Army‑Navy game and preside over the pregame coin toss. President Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to attend the matchup in 1901, and President John F. Kennedy was the first to perform the coin flip in 1961.
The coin toss followed remarks by Trump at the event in which he warned there would be “very serious retaliation” against ISIS after the group was blamed for killing three Americans in Syria.
Takeaway
Whether viewed as a lighthearted gaffe or a sign of deeper concern, the clip fed a broader conversation about presidential conduct at public events and the speed at which short video clips can shape public perception. (Photo Credit: CBS Sports)
