On Saturday night, former President Donald Trump was in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to watch the highly anticipated SEC showdown between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs. The electric atmosphere at Bryant-Denny Stadium was made even more notable when Trump received a standing ovation from the crowd, a gesture not unexpected given Alabama’s status as a predominantly conservative, red state.
During halftime of the thrilling game, Trump participated in an interview that touched on both politics and sports. One of the key moments of the conversation came when Trump was asked about his longtime friend, NFL legend Tom Brady.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion is currently in his first year as a color commentator for FOX, having called three games alongside veteran broadcaster Kevin Burkhardt.
While some viewers have criticized Brady’s transition into broadcasting, Trump was quick to defend his friend, expressing strong support for Brady’s work in the booth. “I think he’s done really well, and I think he’s going to do even better,” Trump said confidently. “He’s a winner and a champion. He has a lot of people who are jealous of him, so they’re always going to be negative—no matter how well he does. But I think he’s doing fantastically well.”
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Trump’s praise for Brady is no surprise, given their longstanding friendship. The pair have been close for years, with Brady making headlines in 2015 when a “Make America Great Again” hat was spotted in his locker during his time with the New England Patriots. Brady’s support for Trump didn’t stop there. In 2016, during Trump’s campaign for the presidency, he claimed Brady had personally called him to express his support. “Tom Brady called today,” Trump told a crowd at the time. “He said, ‘Donald, I support you, you’re my friend, I voted for you.’”
Despite Brady distancing himself from openly discussing his political views in more recent years, the two remain on friendly terms. Trump’s endorsement of Brady’s broadcasting career is just the latest example of the mutual respect they share.
As Brady continues to settle into his role as a color commentator, he’ll be in the spotlight this Sunday as he covers a high-profile NFC matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers—Brady’s former team.
With the game being broadcasted from the Sunshine State, all eyes will be on the legendary quarterback-turned-broadcaster as he continues to hone his skills in a new arena.
And who knows—Trump himself may tune in to catch Brady’s commentary and see how his friend is performing in this new chapter of his career. For now, though, Trump remains confident that Brady’s broadcasting future is as bright as his football career was.
