Trump Attends Yankees Game on 9/11 Anniversary, Addresses Team

On Thursday, former President Donald Trump visited Yankee Stadium. He spoke to the New York Yankees before their game against the Detroit Tigers, which was held on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Trump arrived in New York around 6 p.m. and met with the team in the clubhouse before the game. He entered the locker room about half an hour before the game began, praising the Steinbrenner family. He expressed confidence in the team's success, recalling past wins during his visits. He also mentioned a visit from the Boston Red Sox to the Oval Office, and wished the Yankees luck.

Following his speech, Trump shook hands with the players, complimenting Aaron Judge. He then went to his suite, where he received a mixed reception initially, but was eventually met with cheers and "U-S-A" chants. He did not participate in the pregame 9/11 ceremonies but was shown on the big screen during the national anthem, receiving a mix of cheers and boos.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed his excitement about Trump's presence. He mentioned having the honor of interacting with presidents in the past.

This was Trump's first MLB game since the 2021 World Series. Before that, his last game as president was the 2019 World Series. The Yankees had announced his attendance earlier in the week, encouraging fans to arrive early. Security was heightened throughout the stadium. Before the game, highlights from the 2001 World Series were shown on the scoreboard.