Spectators at the US Open Exhibited Reactions Upon Trump's Appearance on the Jumbotron Screen
Donald Trump attended the US Open men's final on Sunday, an appearance that was met with a mix of reactions both inside and outside the stadium.
Upon his arrival, Trump was shown on the jumbotron during the National Anthem, but the initial "hello" was met with a half-empty stadium due to the extra security checks. A picture of the scene outside the stadium during these checks, showing a messy and chaotic scene, was shared by tennis legend Martina Navratilova.
Inside the stadium, the reaction to Trump's appearance was captured in a picture shared on Twitter, showing a crowd divided between cheers and boos. The initial cheer was reportedly drowned out by boos, according to social media users.
The New York Times reported that Trump was met with "mostly boos" at the event, a sentiment echoed by ABC News reporter Olivia Rubin who noted that there was a large crowd still waiting outside the stadium.
Social media users predicted that Trump would continue to attend major sporting events like the World Cup and Olympics. However, the delay in the US Open men's final for 45 minutes due to the extra security checks was not well-received by the crowd.
A picture of the US Open crowd's reaction to Trump's arrival was also shared on Twitter with the link: US Open crowd reacts to Donald Trump arrival
Despite the mixed reactions, Trump's visit to the US Open added another layer of intrigue to the already thrilling men's final, a spectacle that is sure to be discussed in tennis circles for days to come.
