Trump Cancels Georgia-Alabama Game Trip Over Hurricane Isaias
President Donald Trump will not attend Saturday's Georgia-Alabama game in Tuscaloosa because of Hurricane Isaias. The game itself remains on schedule.
- 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff remains planned at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
- ESPN's College GameDay will broadcast from inside Coleman Coliseum.
- Noon is the earliest on-campus tailgating, parking and shuttle service will open.
- 6 games changed kickoff times and 1 was canceled due to the storm.
Why it matters: Forecasters warn of storm surge, damaging winds, flooding and possible tornadoes along the Gulf Coast. Trump said he wanted first responders focused on the storm, not on his presence.
- Trump will hold a rally in Tennessee for Republican candidates instead.
- Several pregame events, including Quad activities, were canceled.
How 23 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 12 sources: The center centers on Trump's canceled trip and the practical logistics fans face on game day.
Left coverage, 3 sources: The left frames the story around the game going ahead despite the storm, with Trump's absence as a secondary development.
Right coverage, 8 sources: The right leads with Trump calling off the visit, noting his switch to a Tennessee rally for Republican candidates.
What’s next: Alabama says it is monitoring conditions and could make additional changes.
- Trump said he will visit both teams later, without giving details.
- Will storm conditions in Tuscaloosa have cleared by kickoff?
- When will Trump's promised visit to both teams happen?
