Donald Trump receives a huge ovation from 70,000 fans as he tosses the coin at the Army-Navy game after rubbing shoulders with the players in the locker room

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President Trump received a very warm welcome as he arrived at the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon. 

The Commander-in-chief took time out from the impending House impeachment vote to enjoy the annual college football game at Lincoln Financial Field. 

Trump was in very high spirits as he met with players in the locker room ahead of the game, before he took to the field to partake in the coin toss.  

The President, who touts himself as a great defender of the US military, has attended two other Army-Navy football games in recent years. 

And his vocal support for the armed forces appears to have paid dividends, as he was met with rousing cheers from 70,000 spectators in the stands. 

President Trump was welcomed with raucous cheers as he turned out to the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon. He is pictured partaking in the coin toss 

Trump couldn't help but indulge in some subtle re-election campaigning, donning his trademark red baseball cap emblazoned with his 2020 slogan 'Keep America Great'

Trump appeared to revel in the goodwill of the crowd, taking in the sights from the sideline

The warm welcome was a stark contrast to the jeers he received when he turned out to watch a World Series baseball game in Washington, DC last month. 

Trump was joined the Army-Navy game with Defense Secretary Mark Esper, and the pair appeared somber as they placed their hands across their hearts during the playing of Star Spangled  Banner. 

However, after, Trump couldn't help but indulge in some subtle re-election campaigning, donning his trademark red baseball cap emblazoned with his 2020 slogan 'Keep America Great'. 

Trump was joined the Army-Navy game with Defense Secretary Mark Esper, and the pair appeared somber as they placed their hands across their hearts during the playing of Star Spangled Banner 

70,000 spectators stood as the national anthem played ahead of the Army-Navy game 

Lincoln Financial Field was at capacity as 70,000 spectators braved frigid weather and a chance of rain to watch the game 

The annual Army-Navy college football game has been running since the 1890s. 10 presidents have attended the games over the course of those years 

Whilst inside the locker rooms, Trump appeared at home mingling with members of the military. 

He was seen shaking hands with players and patting them on the back. 

According to US Today, he was picked up on microphone telling the athletes to 'have a good one'. 

He was even presented with a jersey brandishing the number 45 by the Army's  Linebacker, Cole Christiansen. 

He also received whoops and cheers from the players, after Defense Secretary Esper referenced the president's decision to allow people at military academies to play professional sports before they serve their country. 

The 45th Commander-in-chief was even presented with a jersey brandishing the number 45 by the Army's Linebacker, Cole Christiansen

Trump also received whoops and cheers from the players, after Defense Secretary Esper referenced the president's decision to allow people at military academies to play professional sports before they serve their country

Trump was in very high spirits as he met with players in the locker room ahead of the game

'The last time I saw your coach, he said 'What about a waiver?' Trump explained addressing the football players.  

'He [your coach] say some of these guys could play for the NFL, you could play for the Yankees, you could play for the Mets, you could play basketball, but instead they have to serve a long time'. 

'So what we're doing now, is you'll go out and you'll make a fortune and after you're all finished with your professional career, you'll go and you'll serve!'  

Trump previously attended the Army-Navy game last year. He also was spotted in attendance back in 2016, when he was  president-elect in 2016. 

10 presidents have previously attended the annual Army-Navy games, including Barack Obama, George W. Bush and John F. Kennedy. 

According to US Today, he was picked up on microphone telling the athletes to 'have a good one' 

Trump appeared in his element as he mingled with members of the military in the locker room 

Trump is pictured standing on the sidelines at the game engaging in a conversation with a member of the military

Trump previously attended the Army-Navy game last year. He also was spotted in attendance back in 2016, when he was president-elect in 2016

Hat's on! Trump protected his trademark tresses by putting on his bright red Keep America Great cap 

Esper and Trump are seen making their way across the field before the game commenced