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President Trump Honors Navy Midshipmen with Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy in Unique Ceremony

The White House event celebrated Navy's record-breaking 2024 season, featuring personal touches from Trump and unprecedented Oval Office access for the team.

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President Donald Trump listens as Colin Ramos speaks during the Commander-in-Chief trophy presentation in the East Room of the White House on Tuesday in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump awarded the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to the Navy Midshipmen football team during a ceremony at the White House on April 15, 2025.
  • The ceremony highlighted Navy’s 2024 season, including quarterback Blake Horvath’s record-breaking 98-yard touchdown run against Oklahoma.
  • Trump introduced new elements to the traditional event, inviting individual players to speak and later bringing the entire team into the Oval Office for photos.
  • Each player received a personal challenge coin from President Trump, adding a unique and memorable touch to the occasion.
  • Navy head coach Brian Newberry emphasized the trophy's importance to the program, calling it their highest honor and a symbol of inter-service athletic excellence.