White House Posts Donald Trump Statement After US Open Controversy
Donald Trump’s attendance at the US Open men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner sparked significant controversy. His presence caused a 45-minute delay to the match’s start due to heightened security protocols.
This security requirement left thousands of fans waiting outside the stadium without being informed of the reason for the hold-up. Organizers confirmed the delay was directly related to the President’s arrival.
When Trump appeared on the stadium’s video screen, he was met with a mix of reactions from the crowd. Multiple reports, including from a former tennis star on broadcast, noted he received loud boos.
A White House correspondent also reported a “wave of boos” during the national anthem. The reaction was described as a combination of both cheers and jeers.
It was reported that broadcasters were asked by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to avoid highlighting any crowd reaction to the President.
The White House issued a statement on its “Rapid Response” social media account, attacking critics. It referred to journalists as “Fake News Losers” whose brains were “destroyed by TDS” (Trump Derangement Syndrome).
The post included a video of the event, claiming it proved the crowd was cheering. This statement was an attempt to counter the widespread reports of the negative reception.
