From the Gridiron to the Rose Garden — America’s Comeback Starts Here

Frank Murphy ,  May 6, 2025

Originally published by Townhall

Something powerful is happening in America — and it’s starting with our athletes.

In the past few weeks, three championship teams — the Philadelphia Eagles, the Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Florida Panthers — stood tall at the White House, honored for their grit, discipline, and drive. Eagles star Saquon Barkley even rode Marine One with President Trump, a moment that sent a clear message: America’s athletes are stepping back into the spotlight, and they’re standing proud for the country that made their dreams possible.

This moment is bigger than trophies. It’s bigger than titles. It’s a signal to us all that America’s spirit is alive and ready to roar again. At Athletes for America, we believe this is the start of a cultural revival, led by men and women who know how to push themselves to the limit, lead from the front, and bring people together through something bigger than politics: pride in the red, white, and blue.

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