Trump cancels trip to Alabama football game amid looming hurricane
Tuscaloosa police said the president canceled his trip as Hurricane Isaias threatened severe weather and the game remained scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump canceled his planned trip to Saturday's Alabama-Georgia football game in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast.
- Hurricane Isaias strengthened on Thursday, prompting mandatory evacuations in parts of Florida and emergency declarations in Alabama as forecasters warned of life-threatening storm surges, tornadoes, and flooding.
- The University of Alabama restricted tailgating and canceled several events, though both teams currently plan to play Saturday night and officials are monitoring conditions for possible kickoff changes.
- Trump stated he would miss the 'unbelievable Game' to keep first responders focused on safety, though he remains scheduled to speak at a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, on Saturday.
- ESPN's College GameDay will move indoors to Coleman Coliseum on Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m., while The University warned that worsening weather could necessitate additional event cancellations.
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President Donald Trump cancels Tuscaloosa trip ahead of Hurricane Isaias
President Donald Trump Friday canceled his scheduled Saturday trip to Tuscaloosa to see the University of Alabama play the University of Georgia as Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a Category 3 storm. The cancellation was confirmed by the Tuscaloosa Police Department and the White House Press Office. Trump announced it on his social media network, Truth […]
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Georgia-Alabama showdown is on schedule despite approach of Hurricane Isaias; Trump will skip game
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference college football clash between No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama remained on schedule for Saturday night despite the looming arrival of Hurricane Isaias along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Georgia-Alabama showdown is on schedule despite approach of Hurricane
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference college football clash between No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama remained on schedule for Saturday night despite the looming arrival of Hurricane Isaias along the U.S. Gulf Coast. President
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