Former President Donald Trump dismissed football as "boring as hell" during a campaign rally for U.S. Senator Darline Graham in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on August 21, 2026. Speaking at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Trump questioned the sport's appeal with the rhetorical query, "Who the hell wants to watch football?"
The remarks came as part of a broader campaign appearance ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Trump's characterization of the globally popular sport drew attention given football's massive following in the United States and worldwide.
Senator Graham, the event's host, has not publicly responded to Trump's comments about the sport. The rally was covered by Kevin Harrish for The Comeback, with the report published on November 1, 2026.
