The University of Alabama confirmed on Thursday that former President Donald Trump would be in attendance at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28 for the Alabama-Georgia football game.
The two undefeated top-five teams are scheduled to play at 6:30 p.m.
According to Mark Halperin, Trump will sit in either the Wilson family box where Trump has sat in the past or the box of Ric Mayers, who Halperin noted was "a member of Mar-a-Lago and the state GOP's top donor for this cycle."
“We have been notified that the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, plans to attend the Alabama-Georgia football game on Sept. 28 after receiving an invitation from a private citizen,” Alex House, a University of Alabama spokesman, told 1819 News on Thursday. “The safety of our campus is and will remain our top priority, and UAPD will work closely with the U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement partners to coordinate security. Like for every UA football game, walk-through metal detectors will be in place and the clear bag policy will be strictly enforced. Additional safety measures will be enacted in collaboration with local and federal agencies, so fans are encouraged to arrive early to expedite the security screening process. The University’s focus will continue to be ensuring a safe and positive gameday experience for the student-athletes, fans of both teams, and all campus visitors.”
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