An Unforgettable US Open Experience for Trump

It was a remarkable evening at the US Open when former President Donald Trump made his first appearance since 2015 on September 7. The infamous moment was captured as the crowd greeted him with boos during the tournament.

This year’s US Open wasn’t just about tennis; it was also about moments off the court that caught everyone’s attention. Among these, a particularly memorable incident involved a man swiping a hat from a boy, which was believed to be a gift from tennis professional Kamil Majchrzak.

On the day of the final match between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, Trump joined the crowd in New York. As a member of West Point performed The Star-Spangled Banner, cameras turned to Trump, capturing an unexpected moment.

The initial scattered applause for the president soon turned into a loud boo, marking his first US Open visit as a sitting president. His last appearance was during his 2016 presidential bid.

As he settled into his seat near a winner’s trophy, which was extended to him via an invitation from Rolex, the cameras caught an awkward smirk as he faced the jeering crowd.

In a statement to the press after returning to Washington, Trump expressed his enjoyment of the event despite the boos, noting, “The fans were really nice. I didn’t know what to expect. Usually, you would say that would be a somewhat ’progressive,’ as they say nowadays, crowd.”

For some fans, the delays caused by increased security for the former president’s appearance were frustrating. Kevin, a spectator, shared his experience of waiting an hour and fifteen minutes without reaching the venue’s front, expressing his displeasure to Reuters, “One hundred percent him. Very selfish.”

He continued by stating, “I would expect someone like that to have a little bit more grace to know that an event like this would be held up for him being here, especially in a city that hates him.”

Following the event, a Secret Service spokesperson acknowledged how the security protocols might have inconvenienced the attendees, stating, “We recognize that enhanced security for the US President’s visit to the US Open may have contributed to delays for attendees. We sincerely thank every fan for their patience and understanding.”