Sat Mar 22 02:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Trump to Attend NCAA Wrestling Championships in Pennsylvania
**Philadelphia, PA** – President Donald Trump will make his first trip to Pennsylvania since his second inauguration on Saturday, attending the NCAA wrestling championships at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia. The visit, confirmed by a White House official and initially reported by Clay Travis of OutKick, marks a return to the Keystone State for the president, who considers it a crucial swing state in his 2024 re-election bid.
The NCAA wrestling championships, running Thursday through Saturday, will feature Pennsylvania State University, a strong contender for the title after a record-breaking performance at the Big Ten championships. The Nittany Lions’ success adds to the significance of the President’s visit, particularly given his previous visit to the Penn State campus during his 2024 campaign. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA), a former West Point wrestler, is also expected to attend.
Trump’s attendance comes weeks after the NCAA banned transgender women from women’s sports, a policy aligning with his administration’s stance. This visit, however, occurs against a backdrop of mixed signals for the president. While his approval rating is reportedly at an all-time high, concerns remain about the economy and proposed government spending cuts.
This trip represents a rare foray outside of Washington D.C. and Mar-a-Lago for President Trump, who has undertaken significantly fewer domestic trips at the start of his second term compared to his first. His previous extensive campaigning in Pennsylvania, with over 25 visits last year, highlights the state’s importance to his re-election strategy. Trump’s long-standing interest in wrestling is also noted, with Linda McMahon, a former wrestling promoter, having served in his administrations.
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