Is Donald Trump at Yankees-Tigers? Latest updates on U.S. president’s status for 9/11 anniversary at MLB game originally appeared on The Sporting News
President Donald Trump has made it a habit to attend sporting events while in office, with the latest coming Thursday night.
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Trump is expected to be in attendance when the New York Yankees host the Detroit Tigers on the 24th anniversary of September 11th. Trump has already attended the Super Bowl and the men’s U.S. Open men’s tennis final this year alone and is expected to attend the Ryder Cup in New York later this month.
Trump’s presence could cause potential delays for fans entering Yankee Stadium, as is what happened when Trump was in Queens for the U.S. Open final last week. Here’s the latest on Trump’s potential appearance in the Bronx on Thursday night.
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Is Donald Trump at Yankees-Tigers?
The Yankees announced on Wednesday that President Trump is expected to attend Thursday’s game between the Yankees and Tigers in Yankee Stadium. Trump’s attendance aligns with the the 24th anniversary of September 11th, as New York will recognize the victims and heroes of the attack before the game.
Why is Donald Trump at Yankees-Tigers?
Trump has decided to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11 by attending the Yankees-Tigers game on Thursday. The Yankees are the only New York team scheduled to play at home on the day, as the New York Mets are on the road to play the Philadelphia Phillies and both football teams are playing on Sunday.
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Yankees-Tigers 9/11 anniversary details
The Yankees are holding pregame ceremonies before the series finale vs. the Tigers to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11. Before the game, Aaron Boone, Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon laid a wreath on the monument in monument park dedicated to the victims of the attack.
Will Donald Trump be booed?
This will be the second time that Trump is attending a sporting event in New York this month. Just last Sunday, Trump attended the men’s U.S. Open Final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, and fans could be heard booing the President during pre-match ceremonies.
It is possible that the crowd at the Yankees game on Thursday also decides to boo President Trump, considering the event is also taking place in New York.