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Trump Celebrates Florida Gators' NCAA Championship at White House

President Trump honored the team’s resilience and recognized key players, while receiving gifts and making light-hearted remarks during the ceremony.

President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts the 2025 NCAA Champion, University of Florida men's basketball team in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Alijah Martin as he hosts the 2025 NCAA Champion, University of Florida men's basketball team in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
President Donald Trump and head coach Todd Golden poses with a jersey as Attorney General Pam Bondi watch as Trump hosts the 2025 NCAA Champion, University of Florida men's basketball team in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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Overview

  • The Florida Gators were hosted by President Trump at the White House on May 21, 2025, following their NCAA championship victory over Houston in April.
  • Trump highlighted Alijah Martin’s clutch free throws in the final seconds of the title game, which secured the Gators' 65-63 comeback win.
  • Head coach Todd Golden presented Trump with a signed basketball and a custom No. 47 jersey, emphasizing the team’s meritocratic culture.
  • Florida political figures and UF alumni, including Pam Bondi, Marco Rubio, Rick Scott, and Ashley Moody, attended the ceremony.
  • Trump praised Gators legend Tim Tebow, joked about his son Barron’s height, and reflected on the team’s remarkable season and third NCAA basketball title.