Extra security checks, long queues, screening bags and chaos – it was the picture of Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York, all because President Trump was set to visit the stadium.

Bending rules for the president is nearly not a new story. However, it was certainly a new spectacle to see when the President got booed from the spectators even after strict measures of not broadcasting the protesting spectators.

Trump was set to visit the Grand Slam after being invited by a sponsor for the tournament. However, sparkling concerns of protest were under the provision of the broadcasters not focusing on the spectators.

Regardless, Trump’s visit bore gifts of hour-long queues, metal detectors, and advanced security check-ups from federal security officers. As a result, the match, set to start at 2 pm EDT, began 30 minutes late due to it.

ABC’s broadcast showed him stepping out of a box to wave, though the network did not carry the crowd audio. Later, ESPN’s coverage captured the moment again—this time with the cheers and boos clearly audible.

Kevin, a man from Brooklyn working in private equity, said he waited 1.5 hrs and blamed the President for the delay. “One hundred per cent him. Very selfish. He should know an event like this would be held up for him, especially in a city that hates him,” he said to Reuters.

Another source told Page Six that the event was absolute chaos. “Cars can’t get into parking lots, and people are walking miles. Even celebs are waiting like everyone else.”