
President Donald Trump was greeted uproarious applause at the College Football Playoff championship game in New Orleans Monday night.

In the game No. 1 Louisiana State University faced off with No. 3 Clemson for the championship title at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

'It'll be a great game. It'll be something that a lot of people want to see,' Trump said as he left the White House.

Trump headed onto the field hand in hand with First Lady Melania where they sang the National Anthem before the stadium filled with thousands of fans before kick off.

The president and First Lady appeared to be in good spirits as they walked on the field, smiling and waving enthusiastically at the cheering crowd. Some fans were heard chanting 'USA, USA' and 'Four more years'.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania were greeted with cheers as they took to the field before the College Football Playoff national championship on Monday evening in New Orleans

The First couple waved as they made their way onto the field for the National Anthem

The game will see No. 1 Louisiana State University and No. 3 Clemson face off on the football field at the New Orleans Superdome

Melania was all smiles as she took to the field and waved to the cheering crowds

Trump and Melania appeared to be in good spirits, smiling and holding hands as they made their way on the field before the LSU Tigers and Clemson Tigers face off

Melania looked smart in a shiny black trench and stiletto boots while Trump wore a suit and red tie for the outing

Trump couldn't help but gloat about his positive reception on Twitter saying 'Thank you!' to his fans

Monday's game was a positive reception for the president, who has been bombarded with a fair share of boos at sporting events. Trump drew a mixed response last fall when taking in a mixed martial arts match in New York City. He also was jeered and booed at a World Series game in Washington, with some attendees chanting 'lock him up'.

But Trump was in friendly territory for the game in Louisiana, where he secured a nearly 20-point victory in the 2016 presidential election.

This is also the second time Trump has attended an LSU game.

He watched the team play Alabama back in November. At that game he drew applause and made headlines. Ahead of his visit to the game in Tuscaloosa, Alabama's team warned attendees against 'disruptive behavior' during the president's visit.

He also met with many of Clemson's coaches and players when they visited the White House in January 2019 after winning last season's national championship. That visit occurred during a partial government shutdown. With much of the White House staff on furlough, Trump arranged for a fast food buffet of burgers and pizza. White House cups bearing the presidential seal held the fries.

The couple stood on the field for the National Anthem as the stadium filled with cheers

Melania and Trump pictured with their hands across their heart for the National Anthem

At one point Trump went for Melania's hand as she was applauding at the start of the game

Fans were seen standing and cheering for the president and First Lady at the game

Trump appeared to be in a great mood and couldn't contain his excitement as he entered the buzzing arena

The American flag was unfurled for the National Anthem as the stadium sang in unison

The stadium that fits 74,295 was packed with LSU and Clemson fans, many of them cheering for the president when he entered the arena

Trump appeared to be engaged in the action as he sat in a top box at the highly-anticipated championship game

Actor Vince Vaughn pictured greeting Melania and Trump at the game on Monday

Monday's game featuring two undefeated teams offered Trump a brief break from another turbulent period in his presidency as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi prepares to send two articles of impeachment to the Senate and tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to simmer.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who predicted a championship for Clemson, flew with Trump aboard Air Force One to Louisiana for the game. Graham is an outspoken supporter of Trump who opposes the president's impeachment. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., also hitched a ride to the game.

On Monday January 6 Trump called LSU Coach Ed Orgeron to praise him for the team's defeat over Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl and reportedly express interest in attending the championship game.

'I was very honored to get a call from President Trump,' Coach Orgeron said Tuesday morning, according to The Advocate. 'He was very pleasant to talk to. Very complimentary of our football team, our coaching staff. Complimentary of the way the state of Louisiana has rallied around us. Was complimentary of the way we played all year and wished us good luck in the game.'

'The appearance] cements his relationship with his core constituency,' former NYT editor and MSNBC commentator Howell Raines said on Trump's appearance at the game. 'Certainly, he couldn't be safer politically in South Carolina and Louisiana.

Secret Service officers were seen lined up at the stadium behind the metal detectors due to the president's visit.

'It'll be a great game. It'll be something that a lot of people want to see,' Trump said as he left the White House

Melania and Trump pictured arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International airport to attend the NCAA College Football Playoff

Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers walks to the tunnel prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship game Monday at the New Orleans Superdome

LSU player Raydarious Jones pictured before the highly-anticipated game

Tensions ran high during the game where LSU Tigers linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson grabbed the face mask of Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence

LSU fans cheer before a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Clemson on Monday

In the end, Louisiana State won the college football national title with a 42-25 win over defending champion Clemson

Fans sported their best tiger gear for the epic face off Monday night in New Orleans

While Trump has routinely sparred with professional athletes during his time in office, college football has managed to avoid similar political controversies.

The president attended the Army-Navy football game last month in Philadelphia. Both at that game and the LSU-Alabama game he was greeted with standing ovations. .

'Regardless of your political views, that's pretty cool, having the president at the game,' LSU quarterback Joe Burrow said at the time.

The Playoff title game is the first sporting event Trump has attended in the new year.

While college football seems to be an apolitical zone for the president, he has notorious beef with the NFL.

Trump has been one of the greatest critics of Colin Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who kneeled during the National Anthem as a form of protest against police brutality, particularly against people of color.

In September 2017 Trump said NFL owners should 'get that son of a b***h off the field' when players protest during the national anthem.

In the end, Louisiana State won the college football national title with a 42-25 win over defending champion Clemson.