President Trump honored the 2025 NCAA basketball champions, the Florida Gators, at the White House, praising their dramatic victory over Houston in the title game. Trump highlighted the team's ability to rally from a 12-point deficit and achieve four come-from-behind wins in the tournament. Florida secured its third NCAA basketball title and was acknowledged for being the only school with three titles in both basketball and football. The ceremony included Florida politicians and showcased the team’s achievements and coach Todd Golden's leadership.
"Lesser teams would have crumbled," the president said, acknowledging the challenges faced by the Gators in their NCAA championship victory, especially overcoming a 12-point deficit.
Trump praised the Gators for their resilience, stating, "It was looking bad," as he reflected on their come-from-behind successes during March Madness.
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