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US President Donald Trump received sounds on Sunday at the US Open final at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City Building and only a few applause. Even when he arrived, the displeasure of the audience was clearly audible, later also during the national anthem-the boos could even be heard in the nationwide TV broadcast. Even when Trump was shown on the screens of the arena during a break, the crowd reacted with another whistle concert.
Delay due to security measures
As journalist Ben Rothenberg reported, the US tennis association had asked the broadcasters not to show public reactions in connection with Trump’s presence. But the boos during the hymn were clearly on the ESPN signal, which was broadcast via ABC.
When Trump came to the stadium, many places were still empty because long security checks delayed the admission. Because of his arrival, the final began around 30 minutes later than planned. In addition, the trophy was brought unusual to the Rolex lodge, where Trump followed the match-according to Rothenberg, a novelty in a final.
Trump is known to surround himself with trophies. In the Oval Office, he shows a gilded FIFA Club World Cup Replica that he wants to keep there.
Second incident at the US Open
It was not the first time that Trump was booed in Flushing Meadows. Already in 2015, at that time as a presidential candidate, the audience had loudly received him with displeasure. Bruce Springsteen also sat in the audience this time. A declared opponent of the US President. It is not known that Trump and the boss would be met. Trump had referred to Springsteen as the “old Dörrplaum”. Springsteen the potus as “shame for the nation”.