President Donald Trump brought the energy—and the crowd brought the love—at the U.S. Open final in Queens on Sunday, making history as only the second sitting president ever to attend the iconic tournament.
Trump arrived at the men’s championship showdown between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with a powerhouse entourage that included Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Jared Kushner. When his face appeared on the Jumbotron during the National Anthem, the crowd erupted with cheers that left Trump smirking in appreciation.
Of course, the Fake News tried their usual tricks. John Bowden of the Independent filed a pool report claiming Trump was “merely booed” during the anthem, conveniently leaving out the overwhelming cheers. The White House “Rapid Response” team fired back, torching the media as “Fake News Losers” with “pea-sized brains” ruined by Trump Derangement Syndrome. And the best part? The TV footage backed Trump up—yes, America cheered. Again.
This isn’t new for Trump. He’s made it a point to show up at America’s biggest sporting events, bringing a presidential presence that ordinary Americans actually want to see. From the UFC to the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500 to NCAA wrestling, Trump has been welcomed like a rock star everywhere he goes. Compare that to past Democrats who couldn’t fill a high school gym without stacking the crowd.
Bottom line: Trump’s historic appearance at the U.S. Open wasn’t just about tennis. It was about proving once again that despite the media’s lies, the American people cheer for a president who actually shows up for them. And judging by the roar in Queens, Trump’s winning streak with the crowd is far from over.