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Trump, D’Amaro, and Pitaro attend Patriot Games in Ohio

Awful Announcing • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Trump, D’Amaro, and Pitaro attend Patriot Games in Ohio

Summary

President Donald Trump, Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro, and ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro attended the inaugural Patriot Games in Geneva, Ohio, on August 12, 2026. The event, designed to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, featured high school athletes competing in various sports. Despite the attendees' high profiles, ESPN has reportedly given minimal promotion to the games, with only limited mentions on its network. The competition streamed on the ESPN app, but only a single one-hour primetime special is scheduled for airing. Concerns have been raised about the lack of promotion and the future of the Patriot Games.

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By the Numbers

•Patriot Games held in Geneva, Ohio, to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
•Event features high school athletes competing in various sports.
•Pitaro and D’Amaro's attendance raises questions about ESPN's promotion strategy.
•ESPN will air a one-hour special on the games later this week.
•Limited promotion on ESPN despite significant involvement by top executives.

Latest Updates

9:53 PMAwful Announcing — Despite minimal promotion by ESPN, Jimmy Pitaro and Josh D'Amaro joined Trump and Pat McAfee at Patriot Games - Awful Announcing
6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Despite minimal promotion by ESPN, Jimmy Pitaro and Josh D’Amaro joined Trump and Pat McAfee at Patriot Games

What they're saying

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Typically, two of the most powerful media executives in the country and the President of the United States wouldn’t be gathered together in Geneva, Ohio on a normal Tuesday in August. But they were this week, thanks to the inaugural Patriot Games. For the uninitiated, the Patriot Games are the brainchild of President Donald Trump…
— Yahoo Sports