President Trump announced Monday that Washington, D.C., will host the 2027 NFL draft, touting it as a major cultural event and as part of a broader effort to improve the city.

Trump was flanked in the Oval Office by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris and Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), as well as multiple administration officials.

“I’m pleased to reveal that the 2027 NFL draft — that’s a big thing — will be held right here in the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., on the National Mall,” Trump said.

Officials said they expected more than 1 million people to come to the nation’s capital to attend the........

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