ESPN decided on Monday to broadcast a message from President Trump during halftime of the college football national championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame.
Trump was unable to attend the game, which took place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, as he celebrated his return to the White House and attended the inauguration balls.
His message, however, was clear: “America’s golden age has begun.”
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President Trump 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 to my great 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 are going to take America back and make it safer, richer and safer. prouder than ever,” Trump said.
“We will have a nation full of compassion, strength and exceptionalism. Through our power and strength, we will stop wars and bring peace to our world. We will be respected again and we will be admitted again, admired as we have not been by many, We will put America first and in doing so, we will make America great again.
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The ESPN logo is seen on an electronic screen in Times Square in New York City on August 23, 2017. (REUTERS/Mike Segar)
“In less than three months since the election, you have already seen it happen. You can feel the excitement and you can see the confidence and spirit returning to our nation. Together we will take our county to new and glorious heights. The America’s golden age 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 have two tremendous teams, you come into the game and you go out and fight hard and fair and let the best team win. And I’m going to enjoy watching it. Thank you and good night.”
ESPN received criticism on social media for deciding to broadcast the message.
President Trump leaves an indoor event at the Presidential Inauguration Parade in Washington, DC, Monday, January 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Trump has been seen before on ESPN at college football games. He attended the national championship in January 2020 when it was held in New Orleans.
