Donald Trump receives roaring welcome at Tennessee football game against Texas

Donald Trump touched down in Knoxville roughly forty minutes prior to the start of the highly anticipated Tennessee versus No. 1 Texas football contest. As he entered Neyland Stadium, the crowd responded with enthusiastic cheers, a reception that differed from the lukewarm response he encountered in Austin two weeks earlier. Fans had been urged to reach the stadium early because of heightened security, and the stands were almost at capacity when he arrived.

The university’s promotion of half-price drinks, including beer, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. helped fill the seats ahead of the noon kickoff. The event also featured an Air Force aircraft flyover, adding a military flair to the day’s festivities. The game marked the first meeting between the two programs since the 1969 Cotton Bowl.