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Why Did Donald Trump Get Booed at the US Open? Reason Behind Why the 2025 US Open Crowd Went After the POTUS!

Boos mark Donald Trump’s return to the US Open, delaying the match.

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President Donald Trump’s high-profile return to the US Open men’s final turned into a headline-grabbing sideshow, as boos rang out across Arthur Ashe Stadium and the match itself was delayed. Fans had gathered for the blockbuster clash between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, but Trump’s arrival delayed the match, sparking controversy and frustration among the thousands in attendance.

🚨BREAKING: loud boos just erupted at the U.S Open when Trump’s face was shown on the big screen.

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— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) September 7, 2025

Was Trump Booed at the US Open?

Trump walked into Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens at 1:45 p.m., flanked by close allies and family, including Jared Kushner, granddaughter Arabella, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and press secretary Karoline Leavitt. His appearance on the jumbotron during the national anthem drew a loud, mixed reaction, with many in the crowd jeering. While some supporters offered applause, the sound of boos clearly dominated, with ABC’s broadcast picking up the noise despite attempts to keep the focus on the match. The scene quickly became a talking point on social media.

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) had even circulated a memo asking broadcasters to avoid showcasing “disruptions or reactions” to the president’s presence. But with cameras capturing Trump saluting during the anthem from Rolex’s luxury suite, the jeers could not be hidden. For Trump, it was his first US Open appearance in a decade, and the reception underscored just how polarizing his return was.

The US Open is at the center of drama today and it’s not for tennis

An email was leaked by USTA asking that all broadcasters refrain from showcasing any boos/disruptions while Trump is in attendance “in any capacity”

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— yeet (@Awk20000) September 6, 2025

Yet the fallout wasn’t limited to optics. Security measures tied to the visit caused significant disruptions outside the stadium. Fans reported long lines and traffic jams as checkpoints were tightened, and the men’s singles final, slated to begin shortly after 2:00 p.m., did not start until 2:48 p.m. ESPN’s broadcast showed spectators still waiting to enter, with frustration mounting in real time.

BREAKING: Donald Trump just got mercilessly booed at the U.S. Open. No wonder his administration tried to ban networks from sharing this. pic.twitter.com/QJTfvYGJFK
— Democratic Wins Media (@DemocraticWins) September 7, 2025

Once play got underway, the Sinner-Alcaraz clash delivered on its promise of high-octane tennis, but the early stages of the final were overshadowed by Trump’s cameo. The boos, the delayed start, and the visible split in the crowd’s reaction ensured that the U.S. President’s presence would be remembered as much as the tennis itself.

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I’m an academic turned sports writer from Raipur, India, specializing in the NFL, MMA, and tennis at The Playoffs. I previously wrote for Sportskeeda and hold a B.A. and M.A. in History. My journey into sports media began far from the field, rooted in the arts and sciences. Funny enough, I didn’t grow up a sports fan; I used to see it all as just noise. But a fateful writing job introduced me to the world of sports, and what began as a gig quickly became a passion. I understood those voices aren’t noise; they’re emotions of true sports fans, and now I am one of them, writing with the same energy I once questioned.