president Donald Trump He had a recorded message for college football fans who tuned into ESPN to watch the national championship between Notre Dame and Ohio State on Monday night.
Trump was inaugurated as the forty-seventh president of the United States earlier today. Although he had participated in the national championships as president before, he had not been able to go since His first day back In the White House. It seems he still has the game on his mind.
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US President Donald Trump holds a message from outgoing President Joe Biden as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2025. (Jim Watson/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
“Hello my great American friends. This has been a historic and exciting day for our country. In recent years, our people have suffered greatly, but starting now, we will take America back and make it safer, richer and more prosperous. I am prouder than ever,” Trump said.
“We will have a nation full of compassion, strength, and exception. Through our strength and might, we will stop the wars, and we will bring our world to peace. We will be respected again, and we will be accepted again—admired like we haven't been in many years. We will put America first, and by doing “In doing so, we will make America great again.”
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard is tackled by Ohio State defensive end JT Tuemolo during the first half of the college football national championship game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Trump spoke about the excitement he has witnessed across the country since his election victory over former Vice President Kamala Harris. He also had a message for players competing in the game.
“In less than three months since the election, you've already seen it happen. You can feel the excitement, and you can see the confidence and spirit returning to our nation. Together we will lead our county to glorious new heights. America's golden age has only just begun.”
“To all the players and fans watching tonight, I know it's been a long, tough journey. It's been a long season, but you've got two great teams, and they came in and came out and fought hard and fought fair and put it away.” The best team will win and I will enjoy watching it. Thank you and have a good night.”
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day celebrates after a touchdown run by running back Quincheon Judkins during the first half of the College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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Vice President J.D. Vance He had to be happy in the first half as Ohio State led the game 21-7.
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