Trump attends Yankees game commemorating 9/11
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 23: U.S. President Donald Trump throws a baseball on the South Lawn of the White House on July 23, 2020 in Washington, DC. President Trump and former New York Yankees Hall of Fame pitcher Mariano Rivera met with youth baseball p
BRONX - President Donald Trump is set to attend the Yankees game tonight at Yankee Stadium, in honor of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Trump at Yankees Stadium
What we know:
Pregame ceremonies for tonight's game will recognize the victims and heroes of 9/11.
Fans that are planning to attend the game are being urged to arrive early, as significant security and street closures are expected.
All guests will go through enhanced screenings, and bag restrictions will be strictly enforced.
When is the Yankee game tonight?
Stadium gates will open to ticketed fans at 4:00 p.m. (three hours before the scheduled first pitch time of 7:05 p.m.). Guests are encouraged to arrive as close to 4:00 p.m. as possible to expedite entry.
Yankee Stadium security
Only small clutch-style purses measuring no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches will be allowed. Other items, including bottles, cans, liquids, laptops and tablets, are prohibited, and there is no storage area for restricted belongings.
Parking around the stadium will be limited, and several nearby streets will be closed to both cars and pedestrians.
Fans are encouraged to use public transportation, as certain areas in and around Yankee Stadium may also be restricted before, during and after the game.
Will Trump meet with Adams?
Meanwhile, speculation has surfaced that Trump could meet with New York City Mayor Eric Adams while in town.
Reports last week suggested the two had already met to discuss a potential role for Adams, but both men have denied that they talked about the election or any political position. Adams has also said he has no plans to drop out of the race.
The Source: This article includes information provided by the White House and the New York Yankees.