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Crowd reaction at CFP National Championship Game for President Donald Trump
By Sydney Hunte
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President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, were on hand in New Orleans for the College Football Playoff National Championship between Clemson and LSU. The reception was mixed, with some boos and others chanting “USA! USA!” as the Trumps stepped onto the field.
Here is the reaction from the crowd from press level at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, as shot by CBS Sports college football reporter Barrett Sallee.
Donald Trump is announced as cheers erupt in the Superdome at the CFP National Championship Game pic.twitter.com/8fv53PQR9t
— Barrett Sallee ?? (@BarrettSallee) January 14, 2020
Here’s a view from field level from ESPN’s broadcast as the President and First Lady entered the playing surface.
Superdome giving lots of love to @RealDonaldTrump https://t.co/fonShB16hc
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) January 14, 2020
The game is now underway, so we’ll see which group of Tigers emerges victorious in tonight’s big game in New Orleans.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.