President Donald Trump attended the US Open Rolex suite on Sunday for the men’s final. His appearance came weeks after his administration imposed steep tariffs on Swiss goods. Organizers said they would keep any boos from reaching national TV.
Trump chooses sports over rallies
Trump now spends much of his second term traveling to sporting events instead of holding rallies or announcing policy. On Sunday, he watched Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz face Italy’s Jannik Sinner from Rolex’s luxury suite. He accepted the company’s invitation despite recently slapping a 39% tariff on Swiss exports.
Swiss tariffs overshadow Rolex ties
The 39% tariff is more than double what the U.S. placed on EU goods and nearly four times higher than tariffs on British exports. Critics say Trump’s choice to sit in Rolex’s suite highlights contradictions between his trade policies and personal decisions.
USTA says boos won’t air
The U.S. Tennis Association confirmed that ABC won’t show negative crowd reactions. The organization said it routinely avoids televising disruptions. Trump hasn’t been at the US Open since 2015, when fans booed him loudly after he launched his first presidential campaign.
Trump’s long US Open history
Born in Queens, Trump once regularly attended the US Open Rolex suites. Before politics, cameras often showed him in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Since returning to the White House, he has attended the Super Bowl, Daytona 500, UFC fights, NCAA wrestling championships, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Conclusion
Trump’s US Open Rolex guest appearance shows his preference for high-profile sporting events over rallies. Organizers may silence boos on TV, but his presence continues to stir debate.
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