Trump to Attend Yankees Game on 9/11 Anniversary
Former President Donald Trump is set to attend a New York Yankees game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on September 11, marking the 24th anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks that changed America forever. According to sources who spoke with Fox News Digital, Trump will watch as the Yankees, currently fighting for position in the AL East, take on the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers in what could potentially be a preview of a postseason matchup. The game represents a meaningful intersection of America’s pastime with a solemn day of remembrance for the nation.
Trump’s attendance at the Yankees game adds to his history of appearances at major sporting events, though this will mark his first baseball game during his second presidential term. His previous baseball outings include attending Game 5 of the 2019 World Series between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros while serving as president, as well as an appearance at the 2021 World Series between the Astros and Atlanta Braves approximately a year after his electoral defeat to Joe Biden. Back in 2020, Trump had mentioned plans to throw out the first pitch at a Yankees game, but that event never materialized due to what he described as a “strong focus” on managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Before entering politics, Trump was also spotted at Game 7 of the National League Championship Series between the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals at the now-demolished Shea Stadium.
The former president has recently been particularly visible in the world of UFC, with plans already announced for fights to take place on the White House lawn on July 4, 2025, as part of America’s 250th birthday celebrations. This upcoming Yankees game represents another high-profile sporting event for Trump, who has maintained connections to the sports world throughout his political career. The Yankees themselves are coming off a World Series appearance last season, though they fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. Trump also recently attended the FIFA Club World Cup championship at MetLife Stadium in July and has announced plans to attend the Ryder Cup in New York on September 26.
The timing of Trump’s visit to Yankee Stadium carries special significance, as next year will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, with the Yankees and Mets scheduled to play a commemorative game at Yankee Stadium. This follows a similar tribute game held at Citi Field in 2021, where the Mets wore special “New York” uniforms instead of their usual home jerseys featuring the team name. These games serve as poignant reminders of how sports helped unite the country in the aftermath of the 2001 attacks, with baseball in particular playing a healing role when it resumed play following the tragedy.
While Trump attends the Yankees game in the Bronx, sources indicate that Vice President JD Vance will represent the administration at the official commemoration ceremony at Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan. Before heading to the baseball game, Trump is scheduled to attend a memorial event at the Pentagon in northern Virginia earlier in the day. This division of responsibilities allows the administration to maintain a presence at multiple significant 9/11 memorial locations throughout the day, acknowledging the widespread impact of that tragic day across the nation.
The Yankees-Tigers matchup itself carries playoff implications as both teams contend for position in their respective divisions. For the Yankees, the game represents not just another step in their quest to return to the World Series, but also an opportunity to honor the resilience of New York City on a day of profound national remembrance. The presence of a former president adds another layer of significance to what was already destined to be a meaningful day at the ballpark, combining America’s national pastime with solemn reflection on one of the most consequential days in modern American history.
