"The burst of cheers that went up for his stiff salute on Sunday was quickly drowned out by a chorus of boos made louder from the Ashe roof being closed for rain perhaps fitting given that many fans had been left to stand in the wet and endure the long security lines that resulted from his attendance. In that awkward five-second moment, as the Stars and Stripes was unfurled on center court, the president smirked at the negative reaction."
"No, Trump's presence was intended as a distraction. Not distraction. for him; lord knows, he couldn't care less about the actual match, a fact that was reinforced when Trump left his luxury box seat to step inside and kibitz with a phalanx of suck-ups. No, Trump's visit was dropped like a flash bang to divert attention from klaxoning recession indicators, rumbling speculation about his health and, naturally, those files about that guy whose name must not be mentioned."
Donald Trump attended the US Open men's final, projecting an authoritarian image on Arthur Ashe Stadium's giant screens. Fans responded with an initial burst of cheers followed by louder boos amplified by the closed roof and rainy conditions. Many spectators endured wet conditions and long security lines caused by his presence. The president smirked at the negative reaction during the anthem. The visit appeared calculated to divert attention from lagging economic indicators, speculation about his health, and legal controversies. Trump left his luxury box to mingle, showing limited interest in the match and skipping the women's final.
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