Key facts
- President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip to Alabama for a college football game on Saturday.
- The cancellation was due to Hurricane Isaias, which was expected to impact the region.
- Trump still plans to attend a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, on Saturday.
- The game was scheduled to be between the No. 2 ranked Georgia Bulldogs and No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide.
US President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip to Alabama for a college football game on Saturday due to Hurricane Isaias. The storm was expected to impact the region where the game was scheduled to take place.
Trump stated on social media that it was important for first responders to focus on helping people during the hurricane and not on the safety of the President. He expressed hope that the game would proceed despite the weather.
The hurricane had strengthened on Thursday and was barreling toward the US Gulf Coast, prompting evacuations in Florida and emergency declarations in Alabama. Forecasters warned of storm surges, tornadoes, and flooding, with Tuscaloosa in the projected path.
Despite canceling the football game trip, Trump still planned to attend a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, on Saturday in support of Republican candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. He also mentioned he would visit both football teams at a later date.