Brief
Trump’s planned attendance at Georgia‑Alabama game amid Tropical Storm Isaias threat
President Donald Trump says he intends to go to the No. 2 Georgia vs No. 6 Alabama game even as Isaias may become a hurricane.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to become a hurricane and could make landfall on the Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday, hours before the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs face No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa on Saturday night, according to the Independent.
What happened
Forecasters say Isaias may strengthen to Category 1‑2 by Thursday and reach the Alabama‑Mississippi‑Florida coastline by Friday night. The game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. Eastern kickoff in Tuscaloosa, about 200 miles inland.
What the reports add
The Independent notes that Alabama officials said there are currently no plans to alter the contest, while the SEC will monitor conditions and make any final decision. Alabama meteorologist James Spann suggested moving the game to Sunday night would be safest.
What was said
When asked about the storm, Trump replied, “I love Alabama. I’ve got to go to the game,” and added he does not want to distract from “the great people that work on those things,” referring to first responders and police. Georgia coach Kirby Smart said the situation is “uncertainty beyond my control” and he is focused on preparing his team.
How it came about
The game follows Georgia’s recent weather‑related preparation for a Vanderbilt matchup that turned into a non‑event. Earlier this week, Trump attended a Texas‑Tennessee SEC game in September and has been traveling to Alabama for a rally on Oct. 2, as covered in Felo’s recent reports.
Key facts
- Tropical Storm Isaias may become a hurricane before the Georgia‑Alabama game (independent.co.uk)
- President Trump said he intends to attend the game despite the storm (independent.co.uk)
- The game is set for a 7:30 p.m. Eastern kickoff in Tuscaloosa (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Tropical storm threat churns planning for Georgia-Alabama game with Trump set to attend”
