Penn State Wrestling Superstar Carter Staricci made a religion for President Donald Trump A moment after making NCAA history on Saturday at the Philadelphia wrestling championship.
The first five-time Division champion and shared his victory-and content of his conversation with the President Monday with Fox News.
“When I heard that he was coming, I somehow realized that I would go there and utter a few words to my man because I met him before, so having him in the house always special,” he said “Fox and friends.”
NCAA wrestling champions shake hands with Trump after winning titles
Carter Staricci and President Trump say hello after the old men have made history by becoming a five -time NCAA champion in wrestling. (X/@Whitehouse/ Fox & Friends Screengrab)
The old men beat Parker Keckeisen, 4-3 to win the 184-pound championship and his Fifth NCAA titleThe first and perhaps the last time the feat has ever been reached because of the athletes who received an additional year of fulfillment of the conditions from Coida.
Shortly after the game, he approached Trump, shook his hand, and took a picture with him while throwing his trophy.
President Donald Trump participates in the finals at the NCAA Championship in wrestling, Saturday, March 2, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
The old men said he asked Trump if he enjoyed the match and the two exchanged a few words.
“[He told me] ‘You are one of my favorite wrestlers I watched in the world. I love your persistence. I love your interviews. ‘Then I told him to appreciate his person. I also told him the story. [I said]”When I warmed up, they somehow made it difficult for me because you were a big dog,” and he laughed, and then he gave me a nice coin to recognize me, “he split.
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The old men consider their victory “a” bounce “for themselves and for the program.
He hopes for medals at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
Fox News’ Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.
