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Donald Trump’s extreme protective measures during his visit to the Alabama-Georgia football game with fans

Donald Trump’s extreme protective measures during his visit to the Alabama-Georgia football game with fans

Donald Trump ruined the entire room when he showed up at the highly anticipated University of Alabama vs. college football game on Saturday. University of Georgia, despite strict security measures.

The former president sparked an eruption of applause from fans of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) – typically the more conservative one – as he arrived before heading into a luxury box that was apparently “bulletproof” and filled with glass.

The former president was joined by Herschel Walker, Kid Rock, Hank Williams Jr. in the luxurious, glass-enclosed suite. and more.

Protective barriers have become a new feature of his public events after numerous recent attempts on the former president’s life. He also had a huge Secret Service squad escorting him and looking after the rowdy fans.

The critical matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs is one of the most anticipated college games of the season, and regardless of the safety implications, Trump didn’t want to miss it.

Former President Donald Trump watches the first quarter of the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Former President Donald Trump throws food to fans behind barricades at the stadium

Videos of his arrival at the arena show Trump throwing food to adoring fans who chant “Four more years!”

Fans then chant “USA, USA, USA” as the former president poses for photos and shakes hands.

The arena was a cauldron of football and MAGA passion when Trump arrived at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which seats more than 100,000 fans.

Waving and donning his typical blue suit with red tie – red is the strategic color represented on both teams’ uniforms – the former president then walked across the fenced walkway towards his ballistic glass box.

Trump was invited to the game by Alabama businessman Ric Mayers, and was joined in the suite by Alabama senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, ALGOP Chairman John Wahl and Mayers’ friends and family.

The Secret Service created walkways for Trump to come and go as he was swamped by fans who at times watched and cheered him

The former president’s secret service was on hand and watching the crowd’s every move

Some speculated online that the glass was likely bulletproof due to recent attempts on Trump’s life

Alabama Crimson Tide fans cheer before their game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Tuberville famously coached football at Alabama at Auburn University, where he set a school record by defeating the University of Alabama six times in a row.

Republicans sat overlooking the goalposts, and the box had no outside seating area.

And the crowd’s shouts of support for the former president are consistent with his recent polling.

Earlier this week, DailyMail.com revealed in a new poll that Trump had gained a 10-point lead over Vice President Kamala Harris.

The model analyzes all the latest polling data, as well as decades of election results, as well as economic indicators, to calculate who has the best chance of winning the Electoral College in November.

Kid Rock, Herschel Walker, Sens. Tuberville and Britt were with Trump

Former President and current Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump talks with Republican Senator Katie Britt

Fans wait outside Bryant-Denny Stadium due to increased security ahead of the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

This gives the former president 55.2 percent. chances of winning. Harris has 44.6 percent and the chances of a tie are very small.

It still gives Harris the best chance of winning the popular vote (it currently gives her 50.8% support and a 65% chance of winning more votes in November).

Meanwhile, Harris had a plan to thwart Trump’s fun at Saturday’s game.

Harris campaign officials planned to fly a small plane over the stadium with a banner reading: “Trump Takes Off for Second Debate.”

Senator Steve Daines of Montreal was also present

This stunt isn’t the only way they’re trying to lure the former president.

Harris’ campaign also aired a national television ad during the game on ESPN.

Harris’ teammate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, attended a college football game on Saturday.

He attended the University of Michigan vs. University of Minnesota.