President Donald Trump attended Thursday night’s New York Yankees game, drawing a mixed reaction as he marked the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, following a morning visit honoring victims at the Pentagon.
Authorities installed security glass outside an upper-level suite along the third-base side, overlooking the visiting Detroit Tigers’ dugout. During the National Anthem, Trump appeared on the stadium jumbotron, receiving a mix of boos and cheers from fans.
As he first took his seat, the president briefly waved to the crowd and gave a thumbs-up, though many fans missed the gesture because his arrival was not announced.
The stadium also played Trump’s unofficial campaign anthem, “God Bless the USA,” to little reaction. Chants of “USA! USA! USA!” echoed through the stands, largely in remembrance of Sept. 11 rather than in response to the president’s presence.
Earlier, Trump visited the Yankees’ clubhouse about 15 minutes before the game, shaking hands with players and staff. He spoke warmly of his long relationship with the late team owner George Steinbrenner, calling him “a great friend of mine, the whole family.”
