Just before President Trump made an appearance at the US Open Men’s Finals, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) allegedly requested broadcasters to censor reactions to the world leader attending the event.
In an email obtained by Bounces, the USTA asked broadcasters to silence the US Open’s crowd, either boos or cheers, to Trump’s presence during the match between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
“With respect to Broadcast Coverage, the President will be shown on the World Feed and Ashe Court Feed during the opening anthem ceremony,” the email reads. “We ask all broadcasters to refrain from showcasing any disruptions or reactions in response to the President’s attendance in any capacity, including ENG (Electronic News Gathering) coverage.”
The email also featured the USTA’s US