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Dallas Cowboys fans react to Donald Trump signing team helmets in New York

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Dallas Cowboys fans react to Donald Trump signing team helmets in New York

Summary

President Donald Trump and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones attended an event at the Medal of Honour Museum on September 12, 2026. Following the public appearance, footage emerged of Donald Trump signing official Dallas Cowboys team helmets. The incident triggered concern among some fans regarding the team's prospects ahead of their season-opener against the New York Giants. Supporters cited past instances of the Trump political figurehead appearing around sports teams as a potential negative influence. The Dallas Cowboys have not secured a Super Bowl victory since 1996 and head into the new season following an 8-9-1 record under head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Despite the social media reaction, the franchise prepares to face a team led by quarterback Jaxson Dart in the upcoming primetime matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Donald Trump and Jerry Jones appeared at the Medal of Honour Museum on September 12, 2026.
•The Dallas Cowboys face the New York Giants in their upcoming season-opener.
•Fans expressed concern on social media after Donald Trump signed team helmets.
•The team failed to reach the playoffs in the previous season with an 8-9-1 record.

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10:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Season is over’ – Cowboys fans think Donald Trump has just ‘cursed’ their team before Sunday

What they're saying

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President of the United States Donald Trump was in attendance alongside Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones at the Medal of Honour Museum. The Cowboys are just hours out from their season-opener in New York against the Giants, but fans are already worried about Trump’s bad juju.
— Yahoo Sports

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