College Football Crowd Goes Wild When Trump Enters Stadium After Joining Tailgate
Ava Loren
2 min read
Former President Donald Trump received a warm welcome from football fans attending the intrastate rivalry game between Iowa and Iowa State on Saturday, as reported by Fox News.
Mr. Trump enthusiastically joined fans in pre-game tailgating activities, including grilling burgers, mingling with supporters, and tossing a football. While watching the game unfold, Trump likely hoped his legal defense team would be as effective for him as the Iowa Hawkeyes’ defense was in their 20-13 victory over Iowa State.
Upon his entrance into the stadium, a large crowd gathered and erupted into enthusiastic “USA” chants, according to the report. Before entering the game, the crowd chanted “four more years.” Trump also made a visit to the Alpha Gamma Rho agricultural fraternity during his time at the event.
Matt Whitaker, Trump’s former acting attorney general, expressed excitement about Trump’s attendance, saying, “We’re thrilled to invite Donald J. Trump to the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game this weekend. President Trump attended this game in 2015 and remembers the incredible passion and electricity of the fans.”
Iowa Senate majority leader Jack Whitver, a former wide receiver for the Iowa State Cyclones, welcomed the former president’s presence at the game, stating, “Tens of thousands of Iowans will gather to tailgate and cheer on their favorite teams. I’m proud to have President Trump witness the greatest rivalry in college sports.”
Notably, Saturday’s “Cy-Hawk” game was the first since a gambling investigation affected both schools, leading to charges against several current and former players, as mentioned in the report.
The game marked the 70th face-off between the Hawkeyes and Cyclones, with both teams enjoying successful starts to the 2023 college football season. The Hawkeyes secured a victory against Utah State, while the Cyclones triumphed over Northern Iowa.
