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Trump Makes Appearance in Ohio as Patriot Games Conclude

The Patriot Games came to a conclusion on Tuesday night at Spire Academy in Geneva, Ohio, where male and female high school athletes from all 50 states and some territories were competing for $125,000 scholarships.

President Donald Trump, who announced the event last year as an initiative celebrating America 250, was present for the finale.

Trump’s appearance was celebrated with cheers as he walked in with the athletes and waved to the crowd. He also saluted during the National Anthem and was present when the winners were crowned. Kennadi Furman of Kansas won in the female category, while Rockwell Myers of Utah won in the male category.

Trump spoke to ESPN’s Laura Rutledge about how “proud” he was of the athletes. When Rutledge brought up how the Patriot Games were an initiative of America 250, Trump spoke of other initiatives, including next weekend’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington race and June’s UFC fight outside the White House, as well as how “the July 4th celebration was like none other.”

.@POTUS speaks with ESPN's @LauraRutledge at the 2026 Patriot Games finals: "I really am very proud of the group of people in this room. You see the spirit and the love of the country — our great country." 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/GBa24ZRDxW— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) August 12, 2026

.@POTUS speaks with ESPN's @LauraRutledge at the 2026 Patriot Games finals: "I really am very proud of the group of people in this room. You see the spirit and........

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