President Donald Trump returned to the U.S. Open on Sunday for the first time in a decade, receiving a warm welcome from tennis fans.
The President was seen tossing signed MAGA hats and U.S. Open hats into the crowd, sparking cheers and photo-taking from supporters.
The People’s President and the coolest boss ever. Signing hats for fans at the #USOpen 😎🎾 pic.twitter.com/RKFyHLOQqL
— Karoline Leavitt (@karolineleavitt) September 7, 2025
A Different Reception
Trump’s appearance came in New York City, a liberal stronghold where he was heavily booed at the U.S. Open in 2015.
This time, the crowd was notably more positive, with cheers often drowning out jeers.
WATCH: President Trump arrives at the men’s final at US Open in New York City pic.twitter.com/OFyqR5zodX
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 7, 2025
The White House pool feed picked up the applause, despite speculation that broadcasters were avoiding crowd shots.
Trump’s Reaction
After the match, Trump said he “loved” the atmosphere and praised the fans.
“They were really nice. The fans were really nice,” he told reporters.
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