MAGA Republican President Donald Trump attended Sunday’s U. S. Open men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy, drawing boos that broadcasters were asked to censor and causing delays due to a poorly planned security setup.
When Trump was shown on the big screen he drew audible boos and a smattering of applause. But it's his reaction to the match's outcome that's created international headlines.
Alcaraz handily defeated Sinner in four sets with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. But while the crowd enthusiastically applauded Alcaraz's triumph, Trump seemed less than impressed by the Spaniard's victory.
So much so that both the press and public took notice.
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It's impossible to know if Trump would have been more enthusiastic if the less swarthy, red-headed Sinner had won over Alcaraz.
It's been noted often that Donald Trump is only interested in Donald Trump, so Alcaraz shouldn't take the snub too hard.
After all, Trump's been known to ignore his own grandchildren.
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