NFL Draft goes off-script as Clay Matthews reads out message from Donald Trump sending fans wild

Importance Score: 7 / 100 🟠


NFL Draft Halted as Clay Matthews Delivers Message From Donald Trump

The 2025 NFL Draft experienced an unexpected turn when Green Bay Packers icon Clay Matthews, present at Lambeau Field Thursday night, injected political commentary into the proceedings. The former linebacker, sharing the stage with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Lil Wayne to inaugurate the draft, seized the microphone and invoked President Donald Trump to taunt the Packers’ long-standing rivals.

Unexpected Podium Statement

Matthews, 38, approached the podium asserting he had a special announcement from the former Commander-in-Chief.

The Message

β€œI just spoke with the President,” he declared to roaring applause from the Green Bay crowd. β€œHe asked me to relay a message to all 32 NFL teams. Here’s what he said: β€˜My fellow Americans, the Bears still suck!’”

Further Developments

More details to follow as this story develops.

Key Moments from the Draft

  • Opening remarks with Clay Matthews.
  • Unexpected political message delivered.
  • Fan reaction at Lambeau Field.

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