Quick question: Since when is booing too dangerous for television? Because at yesterday’s U.S. Open , it sure seemed that way.

According to tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg, the U.S. Tennis Association sent broadcasters an email before the match instructing them to “refrain from showcasing any disruptions or reactions” to President Trump’s attendance. And sure enough, the cameras found him during the national anthem, conveniently the loudest moment, when any boos would be drowned out.

This is New York. Where if you’re NOT getting booed, you’re probably not that important. They booed Aaron Judge last year during a strikeout streak. AARON JUDGE. The unanimous AL MVP of 2024.

And when the crowd yesterday did what New Yorkers do — some booing and some cheering — ABC and ESPN barely ackn

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