Trump said Alabama has changed college football forever, mentioning the likes of Paul W. “Bear” Bryant, quarterback Joe Namath, the four Heisman Trophy winners and Nick Saban. “This place is truly where legends are made,” Trump said. The 45th and 47th president praised Saban a few times as well as Kalen DeBoer indirectly.

The President of the United States of America Donald Trump congratulated Alabama football’s graduating players Thursday during his commencement speech. Trump shined a spotlight on the players graduating and recognized the impact Alabama has had on college football.