President Donald Trump sent a recorded message to college football fans who tuned in to ESPN to watch the national championship between Notre Dame and Ohio State on Monday night.
Trump was inaugurated earlier today as the 47th president of the United States. Although he had previously competed in national championships as president, he was unable to go because it was his first day back at the White House. He always seemed to have the game on his mind.
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U.S. 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, January 20, 2025. (Jim Watson/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
“Good morning to my fellow Americans. This has been a historic and exciting day for our country. Over the past few years our people have suffered greatly, but from now on we will bring America back and make it safer, richer and prouder than ever,” Trump said.
“We will have a nation filled with compassion, strength and exceptionalism. With our power and might, we will stop wars and we will bring our world to peace. We will be respected again and admitted again – admired as we haven’t been in many, many years. We will put America first, and in doing so, we will make America great again.
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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 Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Trump touted the enthusiasm he’s seen across the country since he won the election over former Vice President Kamala Harris. He also had a message for the players participating in the match.
“Less than three months after the election, you have already seen this happen. You can feel the enthusiasm and you can see the confidence and spirit returning to our nation. Together, we will lead our country to glorious new heights .America’s golden age has 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 have two great teams, and you come to the game, you fight hard and you you fight fair and let the best team win. And I will 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, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Vice President JD Vance must have been happy at halftime as Ohio State led the game 21-7.
