Trump congratulates Indiana and Miami ahead of CFP national title showdown: 'May the best team win!'

President Donald Trump offered congratulations to Indiana and Miami ahead of their College Football Playoff championship showdown in Florida on Monday night, which he is expected to attend alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

In a statement released by the White House, the president said college football reflects "our timeless American values of family, freedom, unity, and hard work," calling it a symbol of the nation’s "spirit." 

"For more than 150 years, college football has been a cherished fixture in American culture.