American presidents often attend sports events to boost their popular image. But these appearances don’t always go as planned. Donald Trump, booed at the US Open, is not the first.
Which other presidents faced similar moments?
A Risky Tradition
Since Theodore Roosevelt, presidents have used sports as a communication tool. Throwing the first pitch at a baseball game or attending major events became a tradition.
But when the crowd turns hostile, it reflects political tensions more than sports enthusiasm.