Article snippet: TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — President Donald Trump knew where to go Saturday for home field advantage, finding comfort in the Deep South with college football fans cheering the nation’s top two teams — and him. His reception at the showdown between Louisiana State and Alabama contrasted with the scene at Game 5 of the World Series in Washington, where was booed, and the mixed response to his appearance at a martial arts fight in New York. Trump, sitting one tier above the field, waved as fans turned around to look up at the president. He smiled, gave a thumbs-up a few times and threw a couple of fist bumps into the air as the Alabama fans waved red and white pompoms in response. First lady Melania Trump got an equally enthusiastic welcome. There was little sign of political sentiment on campus but plenty of bipartisan grumbling about the long lines to get in due to enhanced security. The inflatable figure depicting a baby Donald Trump wearing a diaper, which has been seen at protests around the world, made an appearance in Tuscaloosa. A protester carried a sign that said ‘‘Roll Tide Impeach 45’’ and a woman held a signing saying she had sold her ticket and donated the money to the Alabama Democratic Party. But there were more pro-Trump signs. One woman wore an oversized red MAGA hat and carried a sign saying: ‘‘Make BAMA #1 Again.’’ There were flags emblazoned with ‘‘Trump 2020’’ and banners that read: ‘‘Keep America Great Trump 2020.’’ Presidents have long used sporting... Link to the full article to read more
Trump soaks in Deep South cheers at college football game - The Boston Globe
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