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Trump Booed at U.S. Open Final as Security Delays Start by 30 Minutes

The Secret Service said its protective effort may have contributed to delays for fans.

Overview

  • Organizers pushed the men’s final to a 2:30 p.m. ET start to allow extra screening, yet many seats were still empty when play began.
  • A USTA memo reported by journalist Ben Rothenberg asked broadcasters to avoid showcasing disruptions or reactions to the president’s attendance.
  • ABC and other coverage carried audible boos when Trump appeared on the jumbotron, despite the USTA’s guidance, according to Variety and widely shared videos.
  • Trump attended as a guest of Rolex and was photographed with CEO Jean‑Frédéric Dufour weeks after his administration imposed a 39% tariff on Swiss imports.
  • He watched from a suite with Jared Kushner, Arabella Kushner, Susie Wiles, Karoline Leavitt, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.