Why did former President Bill Clinton interrupt a Cowboys press conference?
Never a dull day in Frisco with the Dallas Cowboys.
Roughly 25 minutes into Wednesday’s pre-draft press conference at The Star, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones interrupted a reporter while he was asking a question to notify him that a special guest was walking in.
“Here’s our president coming through right here to say hello to us,” Jones said.
As the crowd of reporters turned around, former President Bill Clinton walked in amid a sea of U.S. Secret Service agents. The 79-year-old 42nd president of the U.S. walked straight into the press conference room.
“I’ve always wanted to be here,” Clinton said as he walked in.
Jerry Jones stood from his seat at the press conference and almost fell off the stage, stumbling his way over, to shake Clinton’s hand. Fortunately, he recovered and did not hit the ground. A big smile hit his face afterward as he reunited with a fellow Arkansas native.
“Let me tell you something,” Jones said. “This guy was recently named the second-most American to have started with very little and have accomplished a lot. Look at it, it’s in Forbes. There’s a great story about him in Forbes. But he’s been a wonderful not only president but a friend over the years. I’m really happy to have you here today.”
“I’m glad to see you,” Clinton said. “Have a good draft day.”
The two exchanged more pleasantries over the course of three minutes before Jones followed Clinton out to have lunch at the Cowboys’ in-house club restaurant. Here is the full video of the interaction.
When the Dallas Cowboys won their three Super Bowls under Jones in the 1990s, Clinton was in office for all of the White House visits that ensued. Throughout the years, they have shared an affinity for Arkansas Razorbacks athletics and once again shared a memory in the press conference room about Jones’ playing days at the university in the 1960s.
Clinton departed the facility after roughly an hourlong meeting with Jones.
This story was originally published April 22, 2026 at 2:24 PM.
