President Donald Trump 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 47th president of the United States earlier in the day. Although he has been to national championships before as president, he has not been able to go since his first day back at the White House. He still seemed to have the game in his head.
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US President Donald Trump holds up the letter from outgoing President Joe Biden as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on January 20, 2025. (Jim Watson/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
“Hello my wonderful fellow Americans. This has been a historic and exciting day for our country. In recent years our people have suffered greatly, but from now on we are going to bring America back and make it safer, richer and more secure. prouder than ever before,” Trump said.
“We will have a nation full of compassion, strength and exceptionalism. By our strength and might we will stop wars and bring peace to our world. We will be respected again, and we will be accepted again – admired as We have not been for many years. We will put America first, and by doing that, we will make America great again.”
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard is tackled by Ohio State defensive end JT Tuimoloau during the first half of the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Trump praised the excitement he has seen across the country since winning the election over former Vice President Kamala Harris. He also had a message for the players participating 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 province to glorious new heights. America’s golden age is just beginning.
“To all the players and fans who watched tonight, I know it has been a long and difficult journey. It’s been a long season, but you’ve got two great teams, and go to the game and go out there and fight hard and fight fair and let the better team win. And I’m going to enjoy watching it. Thank you, and good night.”
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day celebrates after a touchdown by running back Quinshon Judkins during the first half of the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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Vice President J.D. Vance must have been happy at halftime when Ohio State led the game 21-7.
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