President Trump received a warm reception at the 121st football game between the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy.
“USA! USA! USA!” cadets from the Army and Navy could be heard chanting as Trump walked onto the field before the football game in West Point, New York, on Saturday afternoon.
.@realDonaldTrump arrives at the Army-Navy game.
The crowd chants “USA” as he steps onto the field. pic.twitter.com/c6rNxBoeUO
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 12, 2020
Trump received another loud ovation before taking part in the coin toss before the game.
Listen to the roar of the crowd at the Army-Navy game as President @realDonaldTrump is announced. #AmericaFirst pic.twitter.com/tn3jSWvrih
— The Columbia Bugle ?? (@ColumbiaBugle) December 12, 2020
The game was being played at West Point for the first time since World War II. The matchup traditionally takes place in Philadelphia, but travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic forced the gathering to convene in Army’s home stadium.
