OKC Standard

Saturday night, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin joined President Trump at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event marked a historic occasion as President Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to attend this championship. Accompanied by his wife Christie and sons Jim, Jayce, and Andrew, Senator Mullin expressed enthusiasm for supporting two Oklahoma State wrestlers, Wyatt Hendrickson and Dean Hamiti Jr., who achieved victory.

"President Trump walked in there, they were chanting USA because every single day they know that he’s up there fighting for him," said Mullin.

Mullin further shared his thoughts on President Trump's presence at the championships: "It was a huge moment. Just the fact that President Trump took the time to walk into that arena and just share the love of the sport that he truly cares about."

Describing the crowd's reaction to Trump's entrance, Mullin noted: "When the sound of, they say the sound of God, came on the place went absolutely nuts. President Trump came walking in, they’re chanting, USA, USA, USA."

Senator Mullin also commented on how attendees respected Trump as a fighter: "[President Trump] shows every single day that he’s for the people... when President Trump walked in there, they were chanting USA because every single day they know that he’s up there fighting for him."

Highlighting Oklahoma State wrestler Wyatt Hendrickson's achievement and connection with President Trump: "Wyatt Hendrickson is the heavyweight... he’s also a graduate from the Air Force Academy." Mullin recounted an interaction between Hendrickson and Trump three years ago where Hendrickson asked about flying jets.

The event underscored both sportsmanship and political support as attendees cheered both athletes and leaders alike.