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Trump Attends NCAA Wrestling Championships, Witnesses Historic Upset

Wyatt Hendrickson, a U.S. Air Force officer, defeats Gable Steveson in a shocking victory as Trump receives enthusiastic support from the crowd.

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US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, March 21, 2025. Boeing Co. won a contract to design and build the US's next-generation fighter jet, beating out rival Lockheed Martin Corp. for the multibillion dollar program. Photographer: Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg

Overview

  • President Trump attended the NCAA Men’s Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia over the weekend, drawing cheers and chants of 'USA! USA!' from the crowd.
  • Trump made headlines earlier on Friday by joking about 'backdating' his NCAA March Madness bracket after missing the submission deadline.
  • Wyatt Hendrickson, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, achieved a major upset by defeating heavyweight champion Gable Steveson in the tournament's standout moment.
  • Hendrickson's victory highlighted the intersection of sports and military service, adding a patriotic dimension to the event.
  • The NCAA confirmed that all perfect March Madness brackets were eliminated by Friday due to multiple upsets in the basketball tournament.