U.S. Open Orders Broadcasters to Censor Reactions to Trump

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U.S. Open instructs broadcasters to censor reactions to Trump during the men's final.
USTA email requests no coverage of disruptions or negative crowd reactions to Trump's presence.
Trump to be shown during the National Anthem, a strategic move to avoid potential booing.
Rolex is the unnamed sponsor hosting Trump, possibly to influence tariff policies.
Broadcasters are asked to comply with censorship, directing questions to USTA executives.
Potential for crowd protests remains, despite broadcast censorship efforts.
USTA's actions criticized for complicity in Trump's staged appearance and censorship.
Rolex's PR has not responded to inquiries about their invitation to Trump.

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