A large crowd cheered during a college football game in western Alabama on Saturday when former President Donald Trump appeared on a jumbotron and waved, according to a video broadcast.
of video It was from the Southeastern Conference game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. Trump appeared in a skybox, repeatedly waving and fist pumping as the crowd below mirrored his actions. video is shown.
Alabama overwhelmed Georgia, 41–34.
fight! fight! fight! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/8ucQvlJQKx
— Old Row (@OldRowOfficial) September 29, 2024
The fist pump recalls President Trump's defiant reaction to his death on July 13, when Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, opened fire on him during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. let The Republican presidential candidate suffered a gunshot wound to his ear. Former volunteer fire chief Corey Comperatore was killed while protecting his daughter, after which the U.S. Secret Service shot and killed Crooks.
BREAKING: Trump arrived in the special box at the Alabama-Georgia game and the entire student section cheered for him.
Everyone in the country, including Gen Z voters, is eager for Trump to return. pic.twitter.com/mszTok5nGy
— George (@BehizyTweets) September 29, 2024
So was Trump. interviewed Outkick founder Clay Travis shares his thoughts on both college football and politics.
Dan Scavino, former White House deputy chief of staff, said: video Fans could be seen shouting “America!” united states of america! “Before President Trump arrived on the stadium concourse and handed them what looked like a box of chicken tenders. (Related: Donald Trump makes epic game day request)
It's happening now! President Trump arrives at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa for the Alabama vs. Georgia football game… pic.twitter.com/nYs4Hg2E2q
— Dan Scavino Jr.🇺🇸🦅 (@DanScavino) September 29, 2024
Trump attended the same game in 2018 when the Crimson Tide defeated the Bulldogs to win the national championship, Tuscaloosa News reported. He also attended the Crimson Tide's only loss of the season in 2019, when Alabama lost to Louisiana State.
In preparation for Saturday's game, fans lined up along the fence at Tuscaloosa National Airport to await President Trump's arrival, the newspaper reported. President Trump arrived in Tuscaloosa after campaigning in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
According to Fox News, the Wisconsin rally was originally planned as an outdoor event, but Secret Service staffing shortages forced it to be held indoors.
CNN reported that the Kamala Harris campaign planned to troll President Trump from above Bryant-Denny Stadium by having a plane fly a banner that read, “President Trump Punts in Second Debate.” reported.
The Harris campaign is holding a banner in the air at Saturday night's Alabama-Georgia football game, which Trump will be watching, promoting a second debate against Donald Trump. The message said he was “scheduling a second debate.” pic.twitter.com/eZDj4ZSKp3
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEEveningNews) September 29, 2024
President Trump refused to hold a second debate with Harris, saying the Oct. 23 date was “too late” because early voting had already taken place in some states.
