Donald Trump tells NH crowd Tom Brady voted for him

After boasting about his known friendship with the New England Patriots quarterback, the Republican nominee spoke of a phone conversation he said he had with Brady earlier in the day.

.@realDonaldTrump tells New Hampshire crowd that Tom Brady called to say he voted for Trump https://t.co/9gJY87hhON https://t.co/VxFmoOAj8w

— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) November 8, 2016

“Tom Brady, great guy, … great friend of mine, great great champion, unbelievable winner,” Trump said. “He called today and he said, ‘Donald, I support you. You’re my friend, and I voted for you.'”

As WEEI’s Scott McLaughlin pointed out on Twitter, Brady told the radio station’s The Kirk & Callahan Show Monday morning that he hadn’t partaken in early voting, which closed Friday.

Trump went on to read a letter he said was sent to him from the Patriots coach, Belichick.

Watch #Trump read a letter from #Belichick on stage in #NH pic.twitter.com/mZ11OcxShk

— Matt Karolian ☕️ (@mkarolian) November 8, 2016

“Congratulations on a tremendous campaign,” Trump read. “You have dealt with an unbelievable slanted and negative media and have come out beautifully. Beautifully. You’ve proved to be the ultimate competitor and fighter. Your leadership is amazing. I have always had tremendous respect for you but the toughness and perseverance you have displayed over the past year is remarkable. Hopefully tomorrow’s election, results will give the opportunity to make America great again. Best wishes for great results tomorrow, Bill Belichick.”