The Florida Gators are making headlines after they visited the White House recently to celebrate their 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. However, all the attention quickly shifted when U.S. President Donald Trump delivered some hilarious comments aimed at former Florida football star Tim Tebow.
Now, football fans are buzzing about Trump’s jokes, referencing Tebow’s unsuccessful stint with the New York Jets.
Fans React To Donald Trump’s Comments About Florida Gators Legend Tim Tebow
Only Donald Trump could turn a college basketball celebration into a football moment. If you ever doubt his love for football, just watch how he lights up when the sport comes up. Whether it’s college football or the NFL, he remembers the stats, the players, and even the small details.
And he proved that once again during the Florida Gators’ visit to the White House, where they were being honored for their 2025 NCAA men’s basketball championship. While the focus was supposed to be on hoops, Mr. Prez had everyone laughing out loud after delivering a hilarious one-liner about Tim Tebow and the New York Jets.
President Trump with some high praise for former Florida QB Tim Tebow 👀 pic.twitter.com/gCk34B0R8C
— Florida Gators 🐊🔥 (@gatorsszn) May 21, 2025
During the celebration, Trump called Florida’s former football star up to the stage and recognized him for his impressive career. He started by offering high praise, saying, “As a college player, maybe one of the best ever… And you did damn well in the pros.”
But then, he ended with a playful roast, adding, “Despite being on the Jets, you did good [sic]. Get on up here.”
Fans on social media quickly caught the humor. They knew Trump was making a lighthearted jab at Tebow’s brief and underwhelming time with the Jets in 2012, where he played just 12 games with little impact.
The comment quickly turned into a viral joke, with fans laughing at Trump’s jab at the Jets, though some Gators fans also playfully warned Trump not to roast their legend.
One user defended the former Gators quarterback, writing, “Tebow’s a legend, Jets are trash. You have to respect the GOAT Trump.”
Others responded that Trump had just ended the debate over greatest college football player with his comments. “Yep, and that’s the end of the CFB GOAT debate,” a user posted.
One user complimented the president’s knowledge of the sport, writing, “President Trump knows ball.”
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You have to admit, Trump’s timing was perfect. For a moment, it brought nostalgia and humor to the event, reminding fans of Tebow’s college greatness while poking fun at his NFL struggles.
Lucky for him, when the president roasts you, it’s probably out of love—and a little bit of football obsession.
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