Trump Announces NFL Draft 2027 Set for National Mall in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON (AP) — In an announcement made on Monday, President Donald Trump stated that the 2027 NFL Draft will be held at the National Mall in Washington D.C., marking the return of this highly anticipated event to the city after over eighty years. Following reports on Sunday evening that Washington would be hosting the draft in two years' time, Trump officially announced this development in the Oval Office alongside Commissioner Roger Goodell, Commanding Owner Josh Harris of the Commanders, and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. I don't believe there has ever been anything quite like this," Trump stated. "It's going to be magnificent. No one will be able to recreate what we're about to do, as far as I can tell. This is incredibly thrilling. This represents the most recent triumph off the field for the Commanders, following last week’s accord with the D.C. government. build a new home on the old RFK Stadium site , pending council approva...