After attending his third Alabama football game, Donald Trump could be deemed a fan of the Crimson Tide. But is the Crimson Tide a fan of the former president?
Although Trump winning the Yellowhammer State during the 2020 presidential election suggests yes, the reviews among social media users were mixed for Saturday’s visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium for the Alabama vs. Georgia game.
Some sang the praises of the Republican presidential nominee right along with the folks who chanted “USA! USA! USA!” in person. Others were less than impressed, harkening back to when he received heavy criticism for throwing paper towels to citizens of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island back in 2017 as he tossed chicken tenders and more to fans on his way out of the game.
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Regardless of who sided with what party, all participants seemed to enjoy the digital discourse, even more so when they compared Trump’s welcome at Alabama-Georgia to an appearance at the Minnesota-Michigan game by Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz, on the same day.
Meanwhile, Trump’s own Truth Social platform rang a different tune as candidate shared live videos to his 7.79 million followers on on the app from he time he set foot in Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Social media reacts to Donald Trump at Alabama vs Georgia
Donald Trump was cheered & USA chants broke out at the Alabama vs Georgia game when he appeared on the Jumbotron.
Tim Walz was booed & “Tampon Tim” chants broke out as Michigan & Minnesota fans were forced to wait outside in the rain so he could enter the stadium… pic.twitter.com/yPAWucKLK5
— Jon Root (@JonnyRoot_) September 29, 2024
Imagine if Trump gets on the Alabama stadium mic and says “they’re eating the dogs”
— Joe Castiglione Jr. (@JoeCJr29) September 29, 2024
Alabama knew President Trump was in the house and they put on a show for him in the 4th quarter.
We all know the Tide would have faded under pressure if liberal Democrat Nick Saban was still roaming the sidelines.
Epic win.
— Nick Adams (Alpha Male) (@NickAdamsinUSA) September 29, 2024
🔥🚨BREAKING: Georgia and Alabama college football fans are putting their rivalry aside for their support of Donald Trump. This is the most intense rivalry in College football and they united because of Trump. pic.twitter.com/ip883of3Sy
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) September 28, 2024
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@gannett.com.
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