President Donald Trump had a taped message for college football fans tuning into ESPN to watch the national championship game 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 as president before, he was unable to go as it was his first day back in the White House. He still seemed to have the game on his mind.
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U.S. President Donald Trump holds outgoing President Joe Biden’s letter as he signs orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Jim Watson/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
“Hello to my great fellow Americans. This has been a historic and exciting day for our country. In recent years our people have suffered greatly, but starting now we will bring America back and make it safer, richer and prouder than ever before ,” Trump said.
“We will have a nation filled with compassion, strength and exceptionalism. Through our power and might we will stop wars and we will bring our world to peace. We will be respected again and we will be accepted again – admired as we have not been for many, many years, we’re putting America first, and in doing so, we’re going to 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 excitement he’s seen around the country since winning the election over former Vice President Kamala Harris. He also had a message for the 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. The golden age of America has just begun .
“To all the players and fans watching tonight, I know it’s been a long and difficult journey. It’s been a long season but you’ve got two great teams and come to the game and go out and fight hard and fight fair and let the better team win And I will enjoy watching it thank you and goodnight.
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.
