Title: Laughs All Around as Trump's Mystery Red Button Gets Pushed at White House Visit
Alabama Coach Nick Saban stated that a former player of his allegedly activated a key security measure, referencing a "red button," during a visit to the Oval Office under the Trump administration.
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Remember the College Football National Championship of 2018? The University of Alabama's Crimson Tide took down the Georgia Bulldogs in overtime, coming back from a 13-0 deficit at halftime, marking a historic win. Later, they paid a visit to the White House to celebrate with President Donald Trump. And all because of a harmless prank, this visit became unforgettable!
Nick Saban, the former college football coach, shared a funny story about the White House visit during a speech at the University of Alabama in May 2025. The atmosphere was light-hearted as students listened in, eager to hear about their team's glorious past.
According to Saban, Donald Trump was the gracious host, inviting the team back to the Oval Office. Impressed by the opulent box on the President's desk with a bold red button, one of the players teased, "Is that what you launch the missiles with?" Trump played along, suggesting they press it to see for themselves. Despite initial hesitation, the player ultimately gave in, and push he did!
To the players' relief (and Trump's amusement), a woman walked in shortly after with a cold drink on a tray, causing laughter all around[1][3][4].
Saban appreciated the opportunity to address the president during the University of Alabama's commencement ceremony, expressing his gratitude for the speech and the time Trump invested in speaking to the graduates.
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- The historic College Football National Championship win by the University of Alabama's Crimson Tide in 2018 was recalled during a University of Alabama speech by former coach Nick Saban in May 2025, as he shared the amusing story of their White House visit with President Donald Trump.
- The visit to the White House, which was celebrated after the Crimson Tide's win against the Georgia Bulldogs, is now remembered for more than just the victory, due to a harmless prank involving a red button on President Trump's desk.
- During the White House visit, one of the players playfully questioned the purpose of a red button on the president's desk, jesting that it may be for launching missiles.
- The prank resulted in laughter at the White House, as the action triggered a woman to walk in with a cold drink on a tray, adding to the humorous tale.
- Saban's speech was part of the university's commencement ceremony, and he expressed appreciation for the opportunity to address the president and share inspiring words with the graduates.
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