WATCH: Trump greeted with 'USA, USA' chants as he arrives at Alabama vs Georgia college football game
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA: Former president Donald Trump was welcomed by a cheering crowd as he attended the college football game between the University of Alabama and the University of Georgia at the Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, September 28, the New York Post reported.
Supporters of the GOP nominee broke out into cries of "USA! USA!" upon spotting him in the arena. Trump was also seen tossing boxes of popcorn at his supporters, a moment that was captured and uploaded on social media by his advisor Dan Scavino Jr.
JUST IN: Alabama crowd starts chanting “USA, USA, USA” after Donald Trump found his seat.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 29, 2024
Trump arrived to the Alabama-Georgia midway through the first quarter and met with supporters at the concession stand before finding his seat.pic.twitter.com/5wjdXXSBeL
Security arrangements for Donald Trump at football game
The showdown between Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs was one of the most anticipated college games of the season, and the host state emerged victorious with 41-34.
Since Trump reportedly faced two apparent assassination attempts in recent months, his security measure was considerably amped up so he could attend the game in person, according to the Daily Mail.
The well-wishers cheering for Trump in the concourse when he threw packets of food and posed for selfies were placed behind a protective steel gate. After greeting his fans, he made his way through a fenced-off walkway to a bulletproof glass-laden luxury suite to enjoy the match.
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 had a massive Secret Service detail on him in the arena that has a capacity of more than 100,000, shared the publication.
He was invited to the game by Alabama businessman Ric Mayers and was joined in the suite by him and his family. Others surrounding the former president during the match included Alabama Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, ALGOP Chairman John Wahl, Kid Rock, and Herschel Walker, among others.
After Alabama goes up 28-0, Donald Trump is shown on the videoboard and announced on the PA in Bryant-Denny Stadium to cheers from the crowd of 100,000. pic.twitter.com/DANii2YDgQ
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) September 29, 2024
Conservatives cheer for 'people's president' Donald Trump online
Some social media users, especially conservatives, took to X to hail Donald Trump's appearance at the Alabama vs Georgia football game and called him a "people's president."
"Despite all the threats he’s right out there with the people. I’m really starting to adore this man," wrote one X user.
Despite all the threats he’s right out there with the people. I’m really starting to adore this man.
— ~DeTheBrat~ (@DeTheBrat) September 29, 2024
"Donald Trump is the people's president," stated another.
"He has the energy of a 25-year-old. Incredible," one person stated.
He has the energy of a 25 year old. Incredible ❤️
— Cat who knows there's only 2 genders 🐾🇺🇲 (@catahouligan_) September 29, 2024
"He is such a showman. Great to see," added another person.
"No amount of advertising money advantage can top this!" exclaimed one individual.
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