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President Donald Trump will be attending the New York Yankees game in the Bronx on Sept. 11, the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, sources told Fox News Digital.
The Yankeesin the midst of an AL East race, will face the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers in a potential postseason preview.
Trump has attended numerous sporting events over the years, but has not attended a baseball game during his second presidency.
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President Donald Trump throws a baseball on the South Lawn of the White House on July 23, 2020, in Washington, D.C. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
In 2019, Trump, then president for the first time, attended Game 5 of the World Series between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros in the nation’s capital. He also attended the Astros-Braves World Series in 2021, roughly a year after losing the 2020 election to former President Joe Biden.
Trump said in 2020 that he was set to throw out the first pitch at a Yankees game, but it never occurred due to a “strong focus” on the pandemic.
Before his political career, Trump also attended Game 7 of the National League Championship Series between the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals at Shea Stadium.
President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd before the start of the NFL Super Bowl LIX football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
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Trump has been at the forefront of UFC recently, as fights are slated to take place on the White House Lawn on July 4 next year to commemorate the United States’ 250th birthday.
The Yankees were in the World Series last year but lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games.
Next year, the Yankees and Mets will play a game on Sept. 11 at Yankee Stadium to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. They did the same in 2021 at Citi Field, with the Mets wearing specialized “New York” uniforms, as opposed to their normal home “Mets” jerseys.
Sources say Vice President JD Vance will represent the administration at a commemoration ceremony at Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan, with Trump scheduled to attend a memorial event at the Pentagon in northern Virginia earlier in the day.
Donald Trump returns to Trump Tower, New York City, Monday, April 15, 2024. (Probe-Media for Fox New Digital)
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Trump will also attend the Ryder Cup in New York on Sept. 26, he said. He attended the FIFA Club World Cup championship in July at MetLife Stadium.
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Trump’s Sporting Appearances: A Past Overview
To provide a more comprehensive understanding of President Trump’s involvement with sports, here’s a fast comparison:
| event | Year | Location | relevant Details |
| ——————————— | —- | ————————- | ——————————————————————————– |
| World Series (Nationals vs. Astros) | 2019 | Washington, D.C. | Attended Game 5 during his first term. |
| Astros-Braves World Series | 2021 | Various | Attended post-election, a year after losing the 2020 election. |
| Super Bowl LIX | 2025 | New Orleans | Attended the game in February |
| Yankees Game | 2025 | Bronx, New York | Attending on the 24th anniversary of 9/11. Facing the Detroit Tigers.|
| Ryder Cup | 2025 | New York | Scheduled to attend on Sept. 26.|
| FIFA Club World Cup Championship | 2025 | MetLife Stadium | Attended in July. |
Frequently Asked questions (FAQ)
Here are some frequently asked questions about President Trump’s attendance at sporting events:
Q: Why is President Trump attending the Yankees game on September 11th?
A: President Trump’s attendance at the Yankees game coincides with the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, making it a notable event.
Q: Has Trump attended many sporting events during his time in office?
A: Yes, he has a history of attending various sporting events, including World Series games, the Super Bowl, and others. Notably, there’s a historical angle here-it is indeed worth mentioning how this compares to the attendance of other recent presidents at sports events.
Q: Where else will President Trump be on September 11th?
A: Aside from the Yankees game, Vice President JD Vance will represent the governance at a Ground Zero commemoration ceremony in Lower Manhattan.Trump is also scheduled to attend a memorial event at the Pentagon on the same day.
Q: What other sports events has Trump been involved with recently?
A: Beyond baseball,Trump has been actively involved with UFC,with fights planned on the White House Lawn in 2026. He also attended the Ryder Cup in New York (september 26). In July, he attended a FIFA Club World Cup Championship.
Q: Has Trump ever thrown out the first pitch at a Yankees game?
A: While he was scheduled to throw out the first pitch at a Yankees game in 2020, it did not occur due to the pandemic.
