Shortly after taking the stage at Coleman Coliseum on May 1, President Donald Trump talked Alabama football. After being introduced by former Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban, Trump began his remarks at the University of Alabama 's special commencement ceremony by asking students to remember where they were when Saban retired.

Alabama football still has a 2025 roster to address for depth purposes. Including for one position group ravaged by injuries.

Trump announced his visit to the University of Alabama in a Truth Social post on Monday. He will also deliver a commencement address on May 24 at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. Delivering graduation ceremonies at one of the nation’s five military academies is a common ritual for U.S. presidents.