Bill Clinton caused a minor commotion when he dropped by the pre-draft conference for the Dallas Cowboys. Owner Jerry Jones stopped the meeting to get up and go greet the former president, which led to many comments online about the 90s vibes given off by the whole interaction.
“President Clinton is coming through the door,” Jones can be heard saying in a clip of the conference that’s circulating online.
“Uh,” the Dallas Morning News reporter said as Jones told him he could still ask a question. The camera then focused on Clinton entering the press room. Jones didn’t fully answer the reporter before making his way over to Clinton, stumbling on his way to greet the former president.
The #Cowboys just stopped their pre-draft press conference because former President Bill Clinton showed up.
What the heck 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/RLpLrK0ayh
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 22, 2026
“Look at this right here,” Jones says with a laugh. “Come in this house. Yes sir, Mr. President.”
“This guy was recently named the second most American to have started with very little and have accomplished a lot. Look at him, it’s important. There’s a great story about him,” the Cowboys owner added.
“He’s been a wonderful, not only President, but friend over the years, and I’m really happy to have you here today,” Jones said. He also told Clinton it was “unquestionably” the largest press conference in the NFL.
“Thank you, I’m glad to see you,” Clinton said. “Have a good draft day.”
The Cowboys visited Clinton at the White House after their three Super Bowl wins in the 1990s. The last time Dallas took home the Lombardi Trophy was in 1996.
Jones recalled one of the visits, saying Clinton recited the entire roster of the Arkansas Razorbacks at the time. Clinton replied by saying it’s now “a different world.” Jones mentioned how difficult it would be to take the field in today’s college games, prompting Clinton to joke that he’d be the “late Jerry Jones” if he did.
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones confirmed on Wednesday that the team will not pursue a long-term contract extension with wide receiver George Pickens, but that he’ll play the upcoming season under the franchise tag.
