Trump encountered jeers at the US Open, as footage emerges showing a delay in one of his matches due to enhanced security measures.
The US Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday was marked by an unusual event - the presence of former President Donald Trump. His arrival, however, was met with a mixed crowd reaction, including noticeable jeers and boos.
In a bid to maintain order and adhere to protocol, the increased security measures due to Trump's presence delayed the start of the match by 30 minutes. The US Tennis Association (USTA) had instructed its broadcast partners to refrain from showcasing any disruptions or reactions in response to Trump's attendance. This directive was specific to electronic news gathering (ENG) coverage.
The USTA's policy against airing political demonstrations was applied during Trump's attendance at the event. The USTA's instructions were obtained by a news outlet named Bounces. The restrictions were given for both the World Feed and the Ashe Court Feed.
The USTA's leadership sent an internal email instructing US Open broadcasters to avoid airing any protests or audience reactions to Trump's presence at the event. The US Open's official account announced that the match would start at 2:30 pm ET due to security measures and entry delays for spectators.
Prominent tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg published a piece titled, "US Open Orders Broadcasters to Censor Reactions to Trump." However, no information was provided about the impact of the USTA's instructions on the overall broadcast of the US Open.
Trump was accompanied by White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, special administration envoy Steve Witkoff, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. During the opening anthem ceremony, the US Open's broadcast coverage was restricted.
The USTA's decision to impose such restrictions on political demonstrations during Trump's visit to the US Open final has sparked discussions about freedom of speech and the role of sports events in politics. The USTA has not yet issued a statement regarding these discussions.
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