President Donald Trump, accompanied by his eldest daughter Ivanka and granddaughter Kai, received a thunderous reception at the College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami on Monday night. The crowd at Hard Rock Stadium roared as Trump waved during the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner before the match between the Miami Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers.
Indiana, the No. 1 seed, defeated Miami 27-21 to secure their first national title with an undefeated season. Ivanka, dressed in black and wearing sunglasses, placed her hand on her heart during the anthem. Kai, who made her debut in the Ladies Professional Golf Association last November, had her left arm in a sling after recently undergoing surgery for wrist injuries.
Also in attendance were Jared Kushner, Ivanka’s husband and former White House adviser, their two sons Joseph Frederick and Theo James, and Kai’s mother Vanessa. Lara Trump, wife of the president’s second son Eric, and their children Carolina and Luke were also present, according to reports.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, was seen on the sidelines. In an interview with OutKick founder Clay Travis, Rubio joked about becoming the Miami Dolphins head coach after his State Department term. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and UFC CEO Dana White were also at the game.
Trump, who has called Florida home since 2019, won the state with 56.1 per cent of the vote in the 2024 election. Earlier, he posted a message congratulating both teams and wishing the best team victory.
