Donald Trump wanted to be in Tuscaloosa this Saturday night for the massive Alabama vs. Georgia SEC showdown, but a hurricane just derailed those plans. The former president announced he would have to pass on the opportunity to attend, all because of some seriously gnarly weather headed for the region.
No Fly Zone: Hurricane Isaias Pulls Trump From Bama-Dawgs
The White House made it official: Trump decided against flying down to Tuscaloosa for the game. The culprit? Hurricane Isaias. This would have been his second college football game this season, too. He was just at Texas vs. Tennessee in Knoxville earlier in the year. And let’s be real, the man’s got a history with big college football matchups. He’s been to plenty over the past decade, including that epic Alabama-Georgia National Championship game back in January of 2019. So, for him to miss this one, you know the weather’s gotta be serious.
Focus on First Responders, Rally in Tennessee
Trump himself confirmed the reason on social media, making it clear he wanted to keep first responders and law enforcement focused entirely on preparing for Hurricane Isaias, not on his safety or presence. “It is important to have our wonderful First Responders, Law Enforcement, and others, focused on that Storm, and in no way be thinking about the safety, or presence, of the President of the United States, ME!” he posted. It sounds like a super responsible move, even if it means missing a potentially unbelievable game. He did add that he plans on visiting both the Crimson Tide and the Bulldogs at a later date, so there’s that to look forward to. Instead of Tuscaloosa, Trump’s now headed to Tennessee. He’s got a big rally quickly called together there to support some “fantastic Congressional Candidates,” Senator Bill Hagerty, and Governor Marsha Blackburn.
What’s Next for the SEC Showdown?
So, while the biggest fan in the country might be missing this one, you can bet the Alabama-Georgia game is still gonna be must-watch TV. Trump had even said just last week on the campaign trail, “I’ll be here again next Saturday to watch a football game between Georgia and Alabama. They say it’s gonna be a good game. I would think so.” He told the Alabama crowd, “I love the people of Alabama… we love Alabama.” The game is still on, weather permitting, and fans will be glued to their screens. And who knows, maybe we’ll see Trump on the sidelines later this year when he makes good on that promise to visit both teams!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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