The world of politics and the NFL have often crossed paths. While some are against the idea, others are more lenient about it.
Just recently, there was a months-long debate about the Philadelphia Eagles potentially visiting the White House after their Super Bowl 59 victory in New Orleans. Ultimately, a decision was made, and the team is visiting President Donald Trump on April 28.
However, before the Eagles come to Washington, it was former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow who made his way to the White House to meet Trump. While the meeting itself caught social media’s eye, one moment in particular stood out.
Tim Tebow Brings Back Iconic Celebration While Meeting President Donald Trump
Tebow had a legendary career as a Florida Gator, becoming the first underclassman to win the Heisman Trophy while leading the team to the BCS National Championship twice, in 2006 and 2008.
After a short NFL career, he’s now a vital part of college football programming for both the SEC Network and ESPN. A member of the College Football Hall of Fame, Tebow made it to the White House alongside a few familiar faces.
Fox Sports covered the news. “Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Tebow join President Trump in the Oval Office alongside fellow Florida alum Marco Rubio to show off the infamous ‘Gator Chomp.'”
Marco Rubio is also an alum of the school and is currently the U.S. Secretary of State.
An iconic celebration that borrows from their alma mater’s name, the Gator Chomp has become an indelible part of college sports history. And it’s going to be in full effect as Florida gears up for the Final Four in March Madness.
This is the second time in as many years the former All-American has met with the president. Tebow began an initiative last year while showing support for the “Renewed Hope Act.”
Aimed to “enhance the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s capabilities to better identify, rescue and protect victims of online child sexual exploitation and bring child exploiters to justice,” it’s clear Tebow takes the messaging seriously.
Through his foundation, the former Gator has been hard at work to eradicate this issue, with a mission to identify and rescue victims of child sexual abuse. Last year, he was in attendance as the act was announced, alongside John Cornyn (R-Texas), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn), as well as representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) and Laurel Lee (R-Fla).