Trump was booed at the US Open, but the television broadcast edited out the sound

US President Donald Trump appeared at the US Open final on Sunday, where he was greeted with a mixture of applause and boos. At that point, the stands were still half empty because the match had been delayed due to strict security checks.

The organizers said they had postponed the start by half an hour to give fans more time to take their seats.

The broadcast of Trump's presence was censored on television, with the sound of the audience's reactions muted. According to media reports, the tennis association asked broadcasters not to show any disruptive moments outside the court.

Visitors to the event reacted in different ways, ranging from cool indifference to criticism of Trump as a “convicted criminal.” Others, however, claimed that he had the right to attend any public event.

Trump, who is known for his enthusiasm for sports, regularly attends similar events and often uses them as a platform for political statements. His current popularity has fallen to 40 percent according to polls, raising the question of how he is perceived in predominantly Democratic New York.

(reuters, lup)