President Donald Trump attended the No. 1 Texas vs No. 14 Tennessee college football game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on September 26. The president’s appearance drew attention before kickoff, with questions about how the crowd would react to him. Reports from the stadium did not establish a significant booing reaction, while cheers were also heard.
Trump was seated alongside Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn during the Texas-Tennessee matchup. Blackburn had spoken publicly about Trump’s planned visit before the game and said she expected it to be a major day in Knoxville.
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