President Trump said Tom Brady “cemented his place” with his fifth Super Bowl win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night.
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The president praised the New England Patriots quarterback as he sat down for a luncheon with service members at the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa Monday.
Trump at CENTCOM: “How did you like the game last night? … Tom Brady cemented his place, right?” via @SteveKopack pic.twitter.com/IjEmq8yB7x
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) February 6, 2017
“I’ll ask you some questions,” Trump told those seated at his table, according to a White House pool report. “How do you like it?”
When a woman said she “loved it,” Trump said, “You love doing it? That’s good. Everyone loves doing it. They just — great spirit, great military spirit.”
“Look at this guy,” Trump said, gesturing toward a man at the table. “Strong guy, huh? Think I could lift as much as you? I don’t think so.”
“How did you like the game last night? Good? Tom Brady, he cemented his place, right? He did a great job.”
What an amazing comeback and win by the Patriots. Tom Brady, Bob Kraft and Coach B are total winners. Wow!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 6, 2017
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It looked like the game was all but over as the Falcons took a 21-0 lead Sunday night, but then Brady scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter — with two two-point conversions — to tie everything up and take the teams into overtime.
The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. (RELATED: The Super Bowl Ratings Are In)