President Donald Trump attended the men’s final at the U.S. Open on Sunday, taking a seat in the Rolex box at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens alongside family members and senior White House aides.
Trump watched the match between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz while surrounded by an entourage that included his granddaughter Arabella Kushner and her father, Jared Kushner. The president’s presence triggered heightened security measures at the tournament, officials said.
Also in the box were White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who has held a prominent role in the administration since taking the position; Pam Bondi, the U.S. attorney general; Dan Scavino, deputy White House chief of staff; Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff; and Scott Bessent, secretary of the treasury. Lindsey Halligan, a lawyer serving as special assistant to the president, was seated near Leavitt. Steve Witkoff, who serves as special envoy to the Middle East and as a special envoy for peace missions, and Margo Martin, a special assistant and communications adviser, were also present. Scavino attended with his partner, Erin Elmore, who is director of the Art in Embassies program at the State Department.
Ivanka Trump, Arabella Kushner’s mother, did not accompany the group, according to photos and video from the stadium. Arabella Kushner wore a teal dress during the match, and other attendees were noted for distinctive attire; Leavitt appeared in a white suit and carried a designer handbag, while Bondi wore a pink blazer and Wiles was seen in yellow.
The president’s attendance at a high-profile sporting event followed a period of increased public visibility and came amid ongoing attention to the composition of his White House team. Security preparations for the event included augmented Secret Service presence and coordination with tournament officials, reflecting standard protocols when a sitting president appears at a large public venue.
The U.S. Open men’s final drew a large crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where the president and his guests were visible from the courtside Rolex box. The appearance added to a string of public engagements that have kept administration figures in the spotlight during the summer sports calendar and the broader political season.