Posted on 12/10/2016 8:38:52 PM PST by hole_n_one
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Donald Trump was greeted with cheers on his arrival at the annual Army-Navy game on Saturday, basking in one of the nation's most storied football rivalries as he prepares to enter the White House.
The future commander in chief, protected by panes of bulletproof glass, waved to the crowd and pumped his fist as he arrived during the first quarter of the 117th game between the military academies at West Point and Annapolis. The game, on a sunny but chilly day, was being held on relatively neutral ground, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Trump, in an interview with CBS Sports announcers Verne Lundquist and Gary Danielson, said he was "totally neutral" on the outcome of the game and quipped that he might make Lundquist, who was retiring from the play-by-play booth, his ambassador to Sweden.
"I just love the armed forces, love the folks. The spirit is so incredible. I mean, I don't know if it's necessarily the best football, but it's very good. But boy do they have spirit," Trump said. Navy had won 14 straight contests in the rivalry, but Army's underdog Black Knights prevailed, 21-17, in a fourth quarter comeback that came weeks after Trump's stunning victory over Hillary Clinton.
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“...just look at the garbage they were forced to salute for the last 8 years.”
It’s a testament to the resilience and fortitude of the American people, that we were able to tough it out.
I’m sure our military folks are counting down the days, right alongside us.
anyone remember what it was like obama visited?
“They don’t have any Facebook, Twitter share links. First time I’ve seen that.”
Does AP normally attach Facebook and Twitter links to their articles?
“anyone remember what it was like obama visited?”
Did he ever?
If he did, he was probably met with tepid applause. Few in the military have ever liked the guy.
I checked one other story on their site. Top of the page: Twitter and Facebook share links.
Thank you for that video! Great scene!
Well, I guess we can expect this sort of petulant, juvenile behavior from the press for the next eight years.
Amen! Thank God there are still such young men and women in this country, instead of the whole generation of “pajama boys”.
Amen! Thank God there are still such young men and women in this country, instead of the whole generation of “pajama boys”.
On vacation?
Dittos!
Trump was more than just “cheered”. That’s a great video, but it doesn’t show both the Corps of Cadets and the Brigade of Midshipmen jumping up and down and generally going bonkers when Trump’s entrance appeared on the Jumbotron.
Our military loves him and he loves them back.
Later interview was good too. Bet he can still throw a decent football after all these years.
Navy was playing with several injured on the bench players including the QB. Still had a good end showing. GO NAVY, have to support hubby’s Service branch, Ret. SCPO.
Just glad President Elect Trump had a great welcome and the game ended safely. And no one took a knee not even the Refs, who have started to do so.
Tons of RACIST remarks, LIBTARD TROLLS DELUXE WARNING!
Wow! Thanks for the info. I am sure it must be on youtube.
Look what happened when Trump entered the Army/Navy game!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRNaFfRhkKI
Since I saw the Midshipmen and Cadets cheering PEOTUS Trump yesterday I’ve been chuckling to myself about how he must so appreciate the cheers of these outstanding, brave young men and women - college students - compared to the little snowflakes on campuses X the country who need their safe spaces.
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