USTA Censorship of Trump Dissent at US Open: Cowardice and Hypocrisy
While the USTA anticipates celebrating a successful US Open with record attendance and social media engagement, the tournament’s defining moment may be its decision to prevent broadcasters from showing dissent against Donald Trump. Internal emails reveal the USTA instructed its partners to avoid showcasing negative reactions towards the former president, a move that contradicts the tournament’s history of televising fan disruptions. This action, seen as a capitulation to fear, undermines the Open’s character as a democratic and unfiltered event. The USTA’s attempt to shield Trump from public disapproval not only clashes with the spirit of the sport but also sacrifices the tournament’s credibility.
John Q. Hosedrinker