Trump's U.S. Open appearance was a security nightmare for fans
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President Trump attended the U.S. Open men's final Sunday in New York City. Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
President Trump's visit to the U.S. Open men's finals yesterday sparked massive security lines outside Arthur Ashe Stadium that delayed the match and forced some fans to miss the start of play.
State of play: Trump was met with boos and pockets of cheering when he was shown on the big screen inside the 24,000-seat stadium.
- The official Trump War Room account posted footage of Trump warmly greeting the crowd in Queens, and noted he's the first sitting president to attend the U.S. Open since 2000.
- Trump, who attended the final as a guest of Rolex, brought at least 10 members of his administration and family, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The money quote: "It is an absolute s--t show," a source told the New York Post's Page Six. "Cars can't get into parking lots and people are walking miles. Even celebs are having to wait like normies."
- "Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas and Ben Stiller were spotted 'waiting in line, like everyone else,' while Debra Messing 'sat in a car for an hour and they wouldn't let her out.'"
- Carlos Alcaraz beat rival Jannik Sinner in four sets to claim his sixth Grand Slam title.
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