Report: President Donald Trump to attend College Football Playoff national championship

President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the national championship game between Miami and Indiana on Monday at Hard Rock Stadium. Accompanying him will be Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has strong ties to Miami, having previously represented Florida in the U.S. Senate and the state's House of Representatives. Trump's granddaughter, Kai, is also connected to Miami, having signed with the Hurricanes' women’s golf team for the Class of 2026.

Trump's presence at the championship marks another high-profile sports event he will attend, following appearances at a Washington Commanders game and the Army-Navy game, where he performed the coin toss. Known for his interest in sports, Trump has previously taken steps in the realm of college athletics, including signing an executive order addressing NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals and pay-for-play issues in college sports.

He also considered forming a commission focused on college sports, with former Alabama coach Nick Saban expected to be involved. Although plans for the commission were