Trump arrives at Indiana-Miami college football national championship

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – President Donald Trump arrived at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday night to watch top-seeded Indiana chase the Hoosiers’ first-ever national title against the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff national championship game.

Trump arrived at the stadium, home to the NFL’s Miami Dolphins and the Hurricanes. He was expected to be accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One on Jan. 16, 2026 in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Trump is traveling to Palm Beach, Florida. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

He was seated with Kai Trump in a suite at the stadium.

Prior to his arrival, Trump released a statement congratulating both teams on their pursuit of a national title.  

"At its best, college football reflects our timeless American values of family, freedom, unity, and hard work and represents the pinnacle of our national spirit," his statement read in part. 

"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!"

TRUMP CONGRATULATES INDIANA AND MIAMI AHEAD OF CFP NATIONAL TITLE SHOWDOWN: 'MAY THE BEST TEAM WIN!'

President Donald Trump gestures as he walks from Marine One after