Even the US Open men’s final in New York couldn’t steal the show from President Donald Trump this weekend. The commander-in-chief returned to his home state for the high-profile match, and unsurprisingly, his entrance was greeted with a wave of boos. However, while the crowd’s reaction was loud, what really caught everyone’s attention was a tense family moment in the stands.
Seated alongside a star-studded entourage that included Jared Kushner, White House staffers, and a cluster of cabinet officials, Trump had his 14-year-old granddaughter Arabella in tow. Arabella is the teen daughter of Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump. Recently, it was reported that Trump had exiled his daughter to Florida to keep her out of the political spotlight.
Cameras caught Arabella looking visibly upset, and according to a professional lip reader’s analysis, the president was spotted snapping at her during the match, per The Mirror. The exchange reportedly left the young girl shaken, sparking whispers online. For an event meant to showcase athletic brilliance, the drama unfolding in the VIP seats was what fans couldn’t stop talking about.
Donald Trump Snaps At Granddaughter During US Open In New York
The New York crowd, known for being unfiltered and brutally honest, didn’t hold back their opinions. Boos thundered as Trump entered, forcing the Secret Service to delay the game start by several minutes. Some onlookers claimed the president appeared “comatose” and even dozed off at points, though it was the sharp words toward his granddaughter that dominated the chatter. In an era where every public slip becomes instant meme fodder, the moment was quickly dissected and shared on social media, fueling speculation about both his mood and his mental fitness.
At one point, the president was seen putting a blue pill-like item into his mouth, which also raised eyebrows and had social media going wild with theories that ranged from mints to medication for serious health issues.
Trump is already facing heightened scrutiny as psychologists continue to raise concerns over what they call an “onslaught of dementia,” pointing to a steady decline in behavior and memory. Against that backdrop, losing his cool in such a public and family-centered way only adds fuel to the conversation.
The Internet Responds
“I think most of his family hates him and is embarrassed by him and humiliated by him,” one person commented on the situation. “The poor girl,” another stated. “Looked to me like she didn’t want to stand next to him,” a third person chimed in.
Whether this was a fleeting lapse or another sign of something bigger, one thing is certain: Trump managed to turn the US Open into yet another political stage. For New Yorker residents used to his larger-than-life presence, the boos might have been predictable, but the sight of a grandfather snapping at his granddaughter during one of tennis’s most prestigious events seemed to leave a sour taste, even in a city that’s seen it all.
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