Loud Boos at Trump Hit Airwaves Despite U.S. Open's Request [View all]

Source: Daily Beast

Published Sep. 7 2025 10:39PM EDT


The U.S. Open lost its bid to spare viewers at home from the crowd’s icy reception to President Donald Trump on Sunday. Loud boos directed at Trump were still heard in Disney-owned ESPN and ABC’s coverage of the men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, despite an earlier request from the United States Tennis Association not to air any negative reactions to the president’s attendance.

An email sent by the organization’s leadership, first obtained by journalist Ben Rothenberg, had asked broadcasters “to refrain from showcasing any disruptions or reactions in response to the President’s attendance in any capacity.”

Trump attended the highly anticipated match as a guest of Swiss watchmaker Rolex. When he stepped out of the swanky suite, he was greeted by a mix of cheers and jeers in the stadium. In a clip of the ESPN/ABC coverage, the same rowdy uproar could be heard as cameras panned to Trump saluting the national anthem. He broke out in a smile shortly before the broadcast turned elsewhere.

“The jeers and catcalls, resounding in Arthur Ashe Stadium, were clearly audible,” columnist Nancy Armour wrote in USA Today of ABC and ESPN’s coverage, adding, “ABC and ESPN refused to kowtow.” While ESPN livestreamed the men’s final, it was broadcast on ABC.

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