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President Donald Trump, accompanied by his eldest daughter, Ivanka, and granddaughter Kai, got a thunderous reception at the College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami Monday night.
The crowd at the Hard Rock Stadium roared as Trump waved during The Star-Spangled Banner before the Miami Hurricanes, the No. 10 seed, and Indiana Hoosiers, the No. 1 seed, kicked off the championship game.
Ivanka, wearing an all-black outfit and sunglasses, placed her hand on her heart as the Trumps stood for the national anthem.
Kai, the daughter of the president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., had her arm in a sling. Earlier this month, Kai, who made her debut in the Ladies Professional Golf Association last November, revealed on social media that she underwent surgery to repair wrist injuries.
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President Donald Trump, accompanied by his eldest daughter Ivanka and granddaughter Kai, got a thunderous reception at the College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami Monday night (Getty Images)
Ivanka’s husband and former White House adviser, Jared Kushner, and their two sons, Joseph Frederick and Theo James, were also at the game, as was Kai’s mom, Vanessa, according to the Daily Mail.
Lara Trump, the wife of the president’s second son, Eric, and their daughter, Carolina, were also in attendance, the outlet reported.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who graduated from the University of Miami School of Law, was seen on the sidelines of the Miami Hurricanes’ field. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and UFC CEO Dana White, a friend of Trump’s, were also at the game.
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The crowd at the Hard Rock Stadium roared as Trump waved during The Star-Spangled Banner before the Miami Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers kicked off the championship game (Getty Images)
It’s not surprising Trump received such a warm welcome in Florida, which he has called home since 2019.
Trump won Florida with 56.1 percent of the vote and Indiana with 58.6 percent in the 2024 presidential election.
In a message ahead of Monday night’s game, Trump wrote, “Melania and I congratulate the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes on making it to the College Football Playoff National Championship.
“God bless the talented players and dedicated coaches, the families who love and support them, and the faithful fans who cheer them on. May the best team win!”
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who graduated from the University of Miami School of Law, was seen on the sidelines of the Miami Hurricanes’ field (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect)
