All articles tagged with #crowd reaction
At the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, Donald Trump received a highly enthusiastic and supportive crowd response, with cheers and MAGA hats, highlighting his enduring popularity among certain fans and his strong personal passion for golf, which remains a significant part of his identity and public life.
President Donald Trump attended a Yankees game on the 24th anniversary of 9/11, drawing mixed reactions from cheers and boos, with heightened security measures due to recent threats, and recalling a symbolic moment from the 2001 World Series.
Michigan basketball suffered a humiliating 84-76 loss to Purdue, with the crowd at the Crisler Center heavily favoring the visiting team, indicating the state of the Wolverines under coach Juwan Howard. With a dismal 8-20 record, Michigan's decline from a national power is evident, as fans seem to have given up on the team. The overwhelming presence of Purdue fans at the venue reflects the dire situation, prompting questions about the future of the program and the coaching staff.
Former President Donald Trump appeared at a sneaker convention in Philadelphia to promote his new Trump-inspired shoes, where rumors circulated about the crowd booing him and chanting "Let's Go Biden." Fact-checking revealed that while there were some brief sounds of apparent booing, it was unclear if they were directed at Trump or other attendees. Videos showed the crowd chanting "We Want Trump" before his arrival and "USA!" after his speech, with no evidence of a "Let's Go Biden" chant. Some attendees were supportive, and Trump spoke for just over five minutes, contrary to claims of being booed offstage after a 60-second speech.
Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov received boos from the crowd during the NHL's skills competition as he appeared disinterested in the stickhandling challenge, finishing last overall with 0.5 points. Despite the reaction, Kucherov acknowledged the crowd with a wave and will have a chance to redeem himself in the 3-on-3 game.
Adley Rutschman impresses the crowd at the T-Mobile Home Run Derby with a power display from both sides of the plate, hitting a total of 27 home runs in the first round. Despite his impressive performance, Rutschman falls short to Luis Robert Jr., who hits 28 home runs and advances to the next round.
Former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka was booed by the crowd at Wimbledon after a lack of handshake with Elina Svitolina following her fourth-round loss. Svitolina, who has publicly stated she will not shake hands with players from Russia or Belarus due to the ongoing invasion of her home country, said the reaction was a result of a misunderstanding. Azarenka respected Svitolina's decision and followed her lead, giving a congratulatory wave from her chair. Both players called for tennis organizations to educate crowds about the situation to avoid future hostility. Svitolina advanced to the quarterfinals and will face Iga Swiatek.