{
  "id": 653934,
  "title": "‘He has literally no idea’: Donald Trump mocked for his NFL picks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/he-has-literally-no-idea-donald-trump-mocked-for-his-nfl-picks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T10:30:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/literally-no-idea-donald-trump-103030950.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U.S. President Donald Trump, known for his affinity towards the NFL, found himself under scrutiny after an interview at the 2026 Patriot Games in Geneva, Ohio. When asked about teams to watch this NFL season, Trump's responses raised eyebrows among fans. \"A lot of great teams,\" Trump began, mentioning the New York Giants, who are often placed at the bottom of most sportsbooks' rankings, before adding that he would stop talking about the subject to avoid \"getting into trouble.\" He then praised the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams, stating he believed in their strength. However, his comments did not sit well with fans. \"Trump doesn't know ball,\" remarked one, while another added, \"He has literally no idea.\" The consensus was clear: Trump's knowledge of football is questionable, and he appears to be guessing rather than offering informed insights.",
  "summary": "United States President Donald Trump has long portrayed himself as a fan of the NFL, as he even became the first sitting president ever to attend a Super Bowl back in 2025. However, after the answers he gave to a pretty basic question about the upcoming NFL season, fans are skeptical about his ball knowledge.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Donald Trump mocked for NFL picks in interview",
    "Praised New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams",
    "Trump's knowledge of football questioned"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The criticism of Donald Trump's NFL picks reveals a disconnect between his self-proclaimed affinity for the sport and his actual knowledge of it, leaving him open to ridicule from fans.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}