President Donald Trump received a mixed reception at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night, as he attended a game commemorating the September 11th attacks. The crowd erupted in both boos and chants of “USA! USA!” as the president entered, with reporters noting that cheers were louder in his section but booing was still audible.
Trump’s visit to the stadium was his second event of the day marking the 9/11 anniversary, following a speech at the Pentagon where he discussed the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The president later spoke to the Yankees in the locker room, praising Aaron Judge as an “unbelievable player” and joking about inviting the Boston Red Sox to the White House.
Security was notably tight, with Trump seated behind bulletproof glass, a precaution likely linked to Kirk’s fatal shooting the previous day. The president was accompanied by four New York Republican congresswomen: Nicole Malliotakis, Nick LaLota, Elise Stefanik, and Mike Lawler.
Kirk’s murder has dominated Trumpworld, with the president calling him “unique” and vowing justice. Vice President JD Vance skipped New York’s 9/11 memorial to accompany Kirk’s body back to Arizona. The killing has sparked debate online, with some liberals condemning it while others highlight Kirk’s controversial remarks.
